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Re: Twins
From: anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 23 Nov 2000 20:54:45 -0600 (CST)
Debbie If you don't mind me asking. Why are you opting not to have an
ultrasound? Have you been told by some source these are dangerous or you
just don't want to peek before delivery?
At Wed, 22 Nov 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
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>At Wed, 22 Nov 2000, Debbie wrote:
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>>Hello
>>
>>I'm in my fourth month, I'm a slim build and it's my first pregnancy.
>>We're waiting to use the fetal stethescope to hear the heartbeat in my
>>5th month. My husband and I decided not to use any ultrasound devices.
>>My tummy is really sticking out for this month. My question is,
>>how/when would I be able to know if I'm carrying multiple fetuses? When
>>does one usually find out without ultrasound?
>>
>>--
>>Debbie
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>Without ultrasound, you find out at delivery, which in this day and age,
>can lead to unnecessary complications. There is no way to be assured of
>a multiple pregnancy unless you have a diagnostic procedure (i.e.
>ultrasound or x-ray). This certainly can't be determined by listening
>for two heart beats...
>Lynn
>
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
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