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Hi i went for 1st trimester us and it wasnt clear enough to test for downs because of too much bowel gas!is this common?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

1st trimester: Yes,it is common for bowel gases to obscure the fetus

Answered 3/30/2018

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