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I'm 18 weeks pregnant and i just had an ultrasound with a biparital diameter of 19 weeks and femur lenght of 18 w is that normal or the head is large?

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Dr. Andrew Doe answered

Within normal: The age is an estimate based on multiple studies. You cannot look at each individually. Also, the older the fetus, the less accurate the dating.

Answered 12/31/2012

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A member asked:

I'm 18 weeks pregnant and i just had an ultrasound with a biparital diameter of 19 weeks and femur lenght of 18 w is that normal or the head is large?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Doe answered

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