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Had a f/u ultrasound yesterday at 8w1d and baby now measures 7w4d where as last week (exactly one week ago) was measuring 6w3d. 154 heart rate and baby looks "perfect" according to both tech and ob but my gestational sac is an irregular shape. tech said g

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Dr. Elvia Greathouse
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Seems ok: If this week it is measuring 7/4 and one week ago it was measuring 6/3, that is appropriate. An irregular gestational shape is non-specific. Heart rate is good and baby looks perfect. Something to be thankful for.
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