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The first day of my last period was April 26th. I had sex with my boyfriend on May 7th and some random guy on or around May 12th-16th. I have figured out that I ovulate around May 10th. I'm hoping that this baby is my boyfriend's. What do you think?

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You will need a paternity test.  Sperm can live in the reproductive tract for up to 5 days, meaning that either one could be the father as the dates of intercourse are not more than 5 days apart.  As your likely ovulation was around the 10th-12th, it's about a 50% chance for either of them to be the father.

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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.

Education/Credentials
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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