The paternity test could be done by collecting blood samples from pregnant women. In Anyang and Zhengzhou, Henan Province, the procedure for a paternity test included consultation and sample collection. The consultation could be done through the appointment line of Google Gene, and the sample had to be taken in a hospital or testing institution. The blood sample of the pregnant woman could be collected. Generally, the venous blood was collected, and the amount was greater than or equal to 5ml. There were many types of samples used for paternity testing. The more common ones were the fetal fluid, umbilical cord blood, placental tissue, and trophozoite cells. The time and cost of a paternity test varied according to the situation. It usually took seven working days to get the results, and the cost was about 3000 yuan. If it was a non-invasive prenatal paternity test, it would take about eight days and cost about 7000 yuan.
One success story could be that sometimes the initial scan at 9 weeks might be inaccurate due to the angle of the ultrasound. A woman I know had no visible fetal pole at 9 weeks. But she remained calm and had a follow - up scan a week later. Turns out, the baby was just fine and growing as it should. The first scan was likely a false alarm.
Some success stories involve the natural variation in embryo development. Just because the fetal pole isn't visible at 9 weeks doesn't mean there's a problem. The embryo might be developing at a different pace. In one case, a woman was advised to wait a couple of weeks after the 9 - week scan with no fetal pole. When she had the next scan, there was a clear fetal pole and the pregnancy continued without any major issues.
One real story is about a child named Tom. His mother drank alcohol during pregnancy. As a result, Tom has developmental delays. He struggles in school with learning and has difficulty concentrating. His physical growth is also affected, being smaller than his peers.
One success story could be that in some cases, the initial scan at 8 weeks might be inaccurate due to factors like wrong calculation of the gestation period. The woman might actually be less than 8 weeks pregnant, and later scans showed a healthy fetus.
One success story is that of a mother who was told her baby had a slow fetal heartbeat at around 20 weeks. She was put on bed rest and monitored closely. The doctors adjusted her diet to ensure she was getting all the necessary nutrients. As weeks passed, the fetal heartbeat gradually increased to a normal range. By the time she was due, she gave birth to a healthy baby.
Some women experience a situation where no fetal pole is detected at 7 weeks but still have a successful pregnancy. It could be due to inaccurate dating. Maybe the actual conception happened a bit later than expected. In such cases, as the weeks progress, a healthy fetal pole and normal development can be seen.
There are success stories where no fetal pole was detected at 6 weeks. It might be because the ultrasound equipment wasn't sensitive enough or the position of the embryo made it difficult to detect. Often, if the hCG levels are rising appropriately, there's still hope. For instance, a woman I know had a similar experience. She was told to wait and be patient. A few days later, a follow - up scan showed a developing fetus. So, don't lose hope immediately.
It's possible to have a successful pregnancy even without seeing a fetal pole at 5 weeks. Sometimes, the dating of the pregnancy could be off. The embryo might be developing a bit slower than expected. In my case, at first I was worried, but a week later, there was a clear fetal pole and a healthy heartbeat. Just be patient and follow up with your doctor.