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What's the difference between fetal age and gestational age?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Minor: Gestational age refers to the length of time since the first day of your last period. Fetal age refers to the age of your developing baby, counting from the estimated date of conception.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/29/2016

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