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Which sonogram is more accurate? 1st sono measured baby at 7 weeks. 5wks later,2nd sono baby measured 13 weeks,it changed my due date by a week.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Early is better: Assuming a qualified technician is doing the sonograms in general the earliest sonogram wins

Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

Which sonogram is more accurate? 1st sono measured baby at 7 weeks. 5wks later,2nd sono baby measured 13 weeks,it changed my due date by a week.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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