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The Ultrasound Tech Said It’s a Girl, Could She Be Wrong?

Marcie Jones 1 Comment

I am in week 19 of my pregnancy and when they did an ultrasound a couple of days ago they said that I am having a girl. Could they be wrong at this point in my pregnancy?” Yes, gender predictions made by looking at an ultrasound are sometimes wrong. The chances of a mistaken gender call are higher … [Read more…]

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Could a Positive Ovulation Test Mean I’m Pregnant?

Marcie Jones 1 Comment

We tried to conceive in March. I won’t get my period for another few weeks. I just took an ovulation test and it was positive. Can I still be pregnant and ovulate?” You can’t ovulate during pregnancy, but ovulation predictor kits (OPKs) will show a positive result both while you’re ovulating and … [Read more…]

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What’s a Level 2 Ultrasound?

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You guys are great!! I love your books!! My question is what is a level 2 ultrasound? I am 35 and have to have one in the morning?” Thanks for reading! A “level 2” ultrasound just means that the technician will be looking at fetal anatomy in more detail than was possible during the first … [Read more…]

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