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Recently was told i became pregnant 12/27/12 according to ultrasound. had period 12/25/12-12/29/12 and on pill. how is this possible? maybe big fetus?

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Dr. Scott Beard answered

They cant tell : U when u got pregnant, likely thats the fate they estimated ur last period to have started. That is counted as the start of pregnancy based on weeks gestation but conception actually happens 2 weeks later.

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Answered 8/20/2013

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A member asked:

Recently was told i became pregnant 12/27/12 according to ultrasound. had period 12/25/12-12/29/12 and on pill. how is this possible? maybe big fetus?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Beard answered

Dr Ali agreed

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