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Expert: - 8/17/2009


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Hi. I had a REGRETFUL one night stand in May of 08. I got back with my b/f of 5 years, (also my first childs father). I had a period in June 08 and found out I was pregnant in July 08. My due date was March 25, 2009. I had him early on March 12, 2009. They said they could tell he was early because he had no wrinkles on his feet. I have just been paranoid ever since because my son doesn't look at all like my daughter. I am white, my b/f is bi-racial(white/black). My daughter looks tan with dark hair and dark eyes like her dad. My son is fair skinned with blue eyes. (I have red hair very fare skin and blue/green eyes). Everyone says he just looks like me, but Im wondering if a dna test is nessecary or if Im just paranoid. Thanks.

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Holly,

If your due date was March 25th, then you most likely conceived around July 2, meaning that there is simply no way the one night stand could be the father.  You also had a period in June, which should have also told you that you didn't get pregnant in May.


So, no paternity test needed; he's not the father.



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Catherine

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Catherine Beier MS CBE

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I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.

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I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.

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My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.

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I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.

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