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Fetus was measuring accurate at 5w3d and 8w4d u/s. but this time i should be 11w3d but u/s showed only 10w1d with a strong heartbeat. why?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Margin of error: There are various margins of error at various gestational ages on sonograms. The margin of error in a first trimester sonogram is about 7 days. You can confirm with your doctor but it appears you are within the normal range

Answered 8/10/2018

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A member asked:

Fetus was measuring accurate at 5w3d and 8w4d u/s. but this time i should be 11w3d but u/s showed only 10w1d with a strong heartbeat. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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