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Early ultrasound accuracy...very concerned

My fiance and I were trying to get pregnant this last August. She was raped by her ex-boyfriend on the 9th of August, after we had been trying to conceive for a week or two..He did not "finish", as she was able to convince him to stop, however he was not wearing a condom. She had a period on around the 14th-16th of August we think (although could have been spotting? pretty sure it was a period though..), and we found out she was pregnant soon after. At the ultrasound in October, the doctor determined she was 7 weeks 6 days pregnant, which would put her conception date at the 15th of August. I have searched all around the internet for early Ultrasound accuracy and haven't found a definitive answer to my question..I am wondering what do you think the accuracy is of such an ultrasound, and also the probability that this child could be not mine? We have been very worried and would like to know..Thank you..


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Determining the baby's gestational age is generally an estimate. Although it may be based on technology (such as ultrasounds), it is still an educated guess.

Your best bet to be absolutely sure is for your fiance to share her concerns with her doctor and ask for DNA testing to be done to determine parentage. I am not sure if such testing can be done in utero, or at what stage in the baby's development, but her doctor will know.

Best of luck to all of you.

P.S. Has she considered pressing charges against her ex?

Posted 2009-11-17T20:54:53Z
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"LEARNING is fundamental!"

God, Self, Country...in that order.

VISION, Change and Education=PROGRESS

Nick22,

Hi!  I'm really sorry that your fiance was raped.  It's not easy to get over that kind of trauma and she will probably need help.  Encourage her to talk to a professional counselor, if she hasn't already done so. 

I'm a little confused and have a question.  Why were you trying to conceive before marrying your fiance?

As far as determining paternity, your fiance should discuss the options with a health care provider.  You don't want to put her or the baby at risk.

Blessings,

~ nmpb ~
Posted 2009-11-21T04:23:47Z
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thats horrible. but the answer to your question is ultra sounds are never 100% accutate, but the earlier you get one done the higher your chances are of it being right. if you are still worried if its yours or not get a dna test done. or just consider it yours since you are marring the mom. whatever choice you make good luck.
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