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Re: Due date

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 00:35:31 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 5 Jan 2001, Angela wrote: >
>I am a little concerened about my OBGYN. I had a baby in March of 2000.
>My 'First' period since she was born was July 1, 2000. The period only
>lasted a day and was very light. I went to the doctor in November and
>they determined I was pregnant again. They ordered an ultrasound and at
>that time it said I was 29 weeks pregnant. I spoke with a doctor there
>and they said my due date per the ultrasound was Feb. 4th. When I met
>with the OBGYN she said my due date is April 11th. I have only been to
>see her once since then, since she has a demanding case load and I feel
>like I am not getting good prenatal care. The Dr. that delivered my
>baby is out on leave for a year so, I went to a new Dr.'s office. I
>don't want to question, my Dr.'s ability, but I think 9 weeks difference
>is huge. The Dr. that saw me and ordered the X-ray was sure my due
>date is Feb. 4th. And this Dr. who is the OBGYN is determined the due
>date is April 11th. Any suggestions?
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Angela
>

Since you realy have no clue as to when your last period was, and didn't even know you were pregnant for quite a while, the ultrasound should be used to determine your due date -- at 29 weeks, there is a fairly large range of error of the ultrasound, however, almost 3 weeks.

For your sake and that of yoru unborn baby, you MUST get good prenatal care -- if you do not like your current doctor, go to another one!!

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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