Because of the rapid weight gain experienced by Marilyn early in her pregnancy,the doctor ordered a(n)_____ to see if she was having twins.

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An ultrasound can detect if a woman is carrying multiple fetuses, such as with twins. Chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis are invasive procedures used to diagnose genetic disorders and are not typically performed to determine the number of fetuses. Maternal blood tests can screen for certain genetic conditions but cannot determine the number of fetuses.

Because of the Rapid Weight Gain Experienced by Marilyn Early