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my LMP was 16 march 2008.missed April period.USS dated preg as 8weeks in may.had another partner in early march.scared the 16th march period was a withdrawal bleed.feb LMP was on the 18th.my period is regular.baby looks like neither of us.i mean the guy i was with in the later part of march.m freaking out

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Lady,

You conceived in March, not February.  A fetus on an 8 week ultrasound looks much, much different from a 12 week one, which is what you would have seen had you conceived in February.  You would have ovulated near the end of March as well so the timing fits perfectly.

See http://pregnancy.about.com/od/pregnancycalendar/ig/8-Week-Ultrasound-Photos/ for 8 week photos vs http://pregnancy.about.com/od/pregnancycalendar/ig/12-Week-Ultrasound-Photos/ for 12 week photos


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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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