Re: Question about dating pregnancy
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 21:54:55 -0600 (CST)
Since the sono is within 5 days of the conception date, the conception
date should be fine. Remember that babies come out when they want to
and due dates are give or take 2 weeks.
Good luck.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 31 Mar 2001, K. wrote:
>
>I am curious about the dating of a pregnancy. Should I go by ultrasound
>dates or conception dates? I know I concieved on Dec 20th or 21st of
>2000 which would put me at 16w2d pregnant, by ultrasound I should be
>15w4d. Should I go by conception or sonogram dates?
>
>Thanks
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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