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The first day of my LMP was 12/20/2009. I slept with my ex on 12/25/2009 and 01/01/2010. I also slept with my boyfriend on 01/03/2010 onwards. I went to my OB on Feb 15 and she told me that I am approximately 8weeks preggy. Then I had a transvaginal U/S on Feb 19 which gave me the result of 7weeks, 2days with a due date on Oct 6, 2010. With the following info, who do is most likely to be the father of my baby. Is it my ex or my recent bf? Please help, I'm so confused.

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The 7 week ultrasound is going to be more accurate than going by your LMP. The ultrasound should be accurate within +/- 3 days.  Going by that, it puts conception around January 12, which points to your recent boyfriend as the father.

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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.

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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.

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Lamaze International DONA International

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International Doula Magazine

Education/Credentials
I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator. I am a DONA-certified birth doula.

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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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