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Vag u/s says 6w 4 days. there were 2 yolks and 1 fetal pole/heartbeat. same gestational sac. could the other develop into a baby in the next few days?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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Maybe: Your obstetrician will want to closely follow you by ultrasound due to the abnormality seen in one yolk sac. Take your prenatal vitamins in any event.

Answered 3/16/2014

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A member asked:

Vag u/s says 6w 4 days. there were 2 yolks and 1 fetal pole/heartbeat. same gestational sac. could the other develop into a baby in the next few days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Hines answered

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