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A member asked:

Is there any way to determine twins in the first trimester other than an ultrasound its like i have a feeling that im haveing twins .. i feel like im already starting to show at 6 weeks ..?

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No: Ultrasound is the only definitive method.

Dr Cano and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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