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I was wondering can an early dating scan done at 9 weeks be 5 weeks wrong?
Also would u help me by answering this I have had 5 ultrasound scans done over different times in my pregnancy my 1st was at 9w+1d, my 2nd 12w, My 3rd 15w+2d, my 4th 20w,my 5th 21+3d and my EDD is 18-04-2010 could I have possibly conceieved in early June? Thank u
Hi Ashleigh,
An ultrasound at 9 weeks isn't likely to be 5 weeks off. If the April 4 date is confirmed with the first two ultrasounds, it's a solid date, and will not be off by 5 weeks.
If the ultrasounds are showing a due date of April 4, then you conceived towards the end of July, not the beginning of June.
I hope that helps!
Dorothy H, LCCE
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Answers by Expert:
Dorothy H, LCCE
Expertise
As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.
Experience
Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.
Organizations
Lamaze International
DONA International
Publications
International Doula Magazine
Education/Credentials
I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator.
I am a DONA-certified birth doula.
Past/Present Clients
I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes.
I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.
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