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Are you able to tell if there is something wrong with a fetus after 4 weeks?

Submitted: 869 days and 6 hours ago.

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It's possible, but it may be too soon in development, and not all abnormalities occur this early. If a woman is high risk, a closer look would be done via ultrasound, and possibly amniocentesis or chorionic villi sampling.

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Expert:	Nurse Annie
Pos. Feedback:	98.6 %
Answered:	7/5/2007

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PHD RN 40+ years in nursing all depts & units 20+ years as a midwife, certified lactation consultant

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