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A member asked:

How far apart do 2 sexual encounters have to be to determine paternity?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

DNA: The only certain way to prove paternity is through dna testing.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/12/2020

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Even if...: .... The encounters were the same day, you can always determine paternity with a paternity test later. Of bigger concern: multiple unprotected sexual encounters leave you at risk for a variety of sexually transmitted diseases that can hurt both you and your baby. Please take care of yourself.

Dr Baez and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/2/2015

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