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Why could the tech not able see placenta at 11 weeks and 5 days. was it to early or was something wrong that they weren't telling me. ?

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Placenta "no show": Your placenta may not have made an appearance yet due to continued formation. It should be visible by ultrasound by 14 or more weeks gestation.

Answered 3/31/2016

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