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Hi Dorothy, my question is my ex girlfriend last lmp was
February 9, we were having intercourse through out the month
last day we had sex was around 1:00a.m on the 24 then she
left out of state to see her ex on the 24-28 then when she
got back we had intercourse on the feb 28 around 11:00p.m
her first ultra sound was May 27 she said that her
conception date was feb 26 and the due date November 27 then
she said that that date change to November 15 just wonder
what my odds are being the father? she also said they
couldn't hear the heartbeat thats why the ultra sound was
late... any help would be much appreciated thanks so much

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Hi Justin,

I'm so sorry for the delay in getting back to you.

There is a very good chance that you are the father; however, if your ex-girlfriend slept with someone else between Feb 24-28, then he could be the father as well.

Unfortunately, the only way you are going to know for sure is to have a paternity test done after the baby is born.  I'm sorry I can't give you a more definitive answer.

Sincerely,

Dorothy H, LCCE  

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Dorothy H, LCCE

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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.

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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