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Could gestational sac measure small due to dehydration? the baby is measuring normal with a normal hb but the sac is measuring almost 2 weeks behind.

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Dr. Fri Mofor-eta answered

No: Dehydration does not affect the size of the gestational sac because the fluid around the developing embryo does not come from your body systems. The size of the embryo is a more reliable measure of gestational age and thus should be used when possible.

Dr Minich and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/2/2018

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A member asked:

Could gestational sac measure small due to dehydration? the baby is measuring normal with a normal hb but the sac is measuring almost 2 weeks behind.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Fri Mofor-eta answered

Dr Minich and 3 doctors agreed

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