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How Can Paternity Of An Unborn Child Be Determined During Pregnancy?

On the 11th November 2016 i found out i was pregnant. On the 25th November 2016 i had a dating scan which put me at 16weeks + 2 days. I was told i conceived the beginning of August 2016. 15th - 22nd July 2016 i had my last period and was dating someone. 13th - 17th August 2016 i had some light spotting. I had a one night stand on the 19th August. I had told the guy i was dating i belive he is the father due to the information i have been told. Understandably he has asked for a paternity test. With the due date getting closer i just want to ensure all the information i was told was correct and it is not possible for the one night stand to be the father
Wed, 14 Jun 2017
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It is difficult to predict who could be the father of the child by calculating from date of last menstrual period (LMP) or by means of gestational age determined through ultrasound scan. Paternity of the child can be determined by means of DNA fingerprinting technique. This is done ideally after the birth of the child. However, during pregnancy it can be done by an invasive procedure applying same technique by means of using amniotic fluid through amniocentesis or by taking chorionic villi sample.

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Dr. Ashakiran S
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How Can Paternity Of An Unborn Child Be Determined During Pregnancy?

Hello, It is difficult to predict who could be the father of the child by calculating from date of last menstrual period (LMP) or by means of gestational age determined through ultrasound scan. Paternity of the child can be determined by means of DNA fingerprinting technique. This is done ideally after the birth of the child. However, during pregnancy it can be done by an invasive procedure applying same technique by means of using amniotic fluid through amniocentesis or by taking chorionic villi sample. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S