i found out i was pregnant last week.........................................................................?

Question

i already have a four month baby at home,so went to the doctors whom said i was 5 weeks gone,then that sunday i went to the toilet and when wipeing noticed just a small wipe of red blood,but that was it i bled no more since then its now wednesday,yesturday i went for a emergency scan where they said they could see the sac but no heartbeat,im 5 weeks 6 days they said come back in 2 weeks,does anyone think this is a misscarriadge,should the heartbeat have been detected,please help

the scan was a vaginal ultrasound

Answer 1

I could tell you not to worry, but you can't help that anyway. Try to relax a bit as this is still nothing unusual.

I think 2 weeks is to long. Even if it were only as a gesture toward you they should let you come in next week also.

I don't know what it is... they don't know. Small bleeding can be for many reasons and by no means an indication something is wrong. It is something to be aware of and keep watch over.

Heartbeat can be heard from the 18th week with a stethoscope. But this is 'by book' and not every heartbeat is as easy to find or distinguish from the mothers yet.

Answer 2

From personal experience: I had minor bleeding at about 6 weeks too. My doctor could not hear the heartbeat for a LONG time. I don't do ultrasounds (scans) unless necessary and my dr. decided one was not necessary because there wasn't any reason to panic. Your dr. may have said come back in two weeks because there is really nothing to worry about or because they cannot hear the heartbeat because they are not supposed to yet. That said, my dr. ran blood tests that you may ask for. (See below).

From an article by Dr. Michael Benson on PregnancyDaily.com:
The chief symptom of a potential miscarriage is vaginal bleeding. Perhaps one-third of women will have some bleeding in the first trimester though only half will go on to miscarry. Contrary to popular opinion (and some childbirth texts) mild cramping without bleeding and the disappearance of morning sickness or breast tenderness are common occurrences in healthy pregnancies and are not symptoms of an impending miscarriage.
Though there is little that can be done to prevent a miscarriage, obstetricians can investigate the health of the embryo in those who are bleeding through ultrasounds and serial blood pregnancy tests (HCGs). An ultrasound that demonstrates an embryonic heartbeat or blood pregnancy test levels that rise when drawn two days apart can be reassuring.

Another GREAT pregnancy and birth and parenting resource is:
http://www.askdrsears.com...there, I found the following article: (the important part is 6 weeks - the heartbeat may not be audible until then (or shortly thereafter). This may be why they told you to come back in two weeks. They may not have heard the heartbeat because it just wasn't possible.)
HOW YOUR BABY IS GROWING: TEN GROWTH MILESTONES FROM FIVE WEEKS TO NINE WEEKS

Even though you don't look any bigger, your baby is rapidly growing. Check out the ten growth milestones:

By the end of the fifth week, baby is the size of a green pea (or about 0.4 inches).
Pits that become the eyes, ears, nose and mouth begin to show.
More than one million new cells are added to baby's growing body each minute.
By six weeks, baby is ½ inch long, and ultrasound can show a fluttering heartbeat of about 140 to 150 beats per minute (twice as fast as yours).
At seven weeks, baby is around an inch long or the size of a small olive.
Elbow, wrist and knee joints are obvious.
Researchers estimate that by seven weeks, one hundred thousand new nerve cells are created every minute.
At eight weeks, baby is around the size of a large olive at 1½ inches long and ½ ounce in weight.
All the internal organs that will be present in the fully-grown infant have been formed by eight weeks.
Developing baby is now called a "fetus" and is beginning to look like a miniature human being.

Answer 3

It's possible to pick up the fetal heartbeat as early as the 10th or 12 week with a highly sensitive instrument called a Doppler, but an ordinary sterthoscope isn't powerful enough to detect the heartbeat until the 17th or 18th week at the earliest. Even with sophisticated instruments the heartbeat may not be audible this early because of the baby's position.

So, it's too early to even hear the heartbeat at your stage of pregnancy. They should have told you that in the ER (if that's where you went). If you are still worried go to your doctor and talk about how you are feeling. Sometimes you bleed early in the pregnancy around the time that you usually have your period or if you have sex b/c the vagina walls are extra sensitive now and they can bleed with intercourse. I wish you the best!!

Answer 4

The heart does not usually start beating until around six weeks, so it may be too early to detect a heart beat. And, sometimes it is later than that, so I can see why they said to come back in two weeks. But, I have a miscarriage in January where I had minimal bleeding and cramping for three days. A second trip to the ER resulted in me being sent home and told I was fine. Literally five minutes after I left the ER I lost everything and it was clear it was a miscarriage. The difficulty is that there is no way to know for sure and doctors are so accustomed to this that it isn't emotional for them. One thing you can do is ask for a quantitative HCG level. That is the pregnancy hormone level. They will get it by drawing blood. The level should about double every two days. If it doesn't double or begins to drop you know you have miscarried. This is probably your best bet. You can get this test done in the ER, a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or anything like that. It is simple. But, prepare yourself for the fact that you may have lost the baby. I was shocked when I found out that about 50% of pregnancies end in miscarriage and just about every woman has at least one miscarriage (whether she knows it or not). Good luck to you!

Answer 5

I would definitely get a second opinion and not wait 2 weeks. You could be having a miscarriage. When I was just 8 weeks I had the same problem. But, that early they should be able to detect a heartbeat through a vaginal ultrasound. Try not to worry and try another doctor.

Answer 6

This is a tough position to be in. They will take another ultrasound in two weeks to recheck to see if the fetus is alive as evidenced by a heart beat. Sometimes in early pregnancy the heartbeat is not detectable. i know this has you worried and scared. Be sure to return and consider your options then.Either way your health and well being comes first. Generally, miscarriages are nature's way of taking care of genetic mishaps, It is not your fault. Consider that 30% of all pregnancies end up in miscarriage. That's a lot. If you have increased bleeding and or cramping go to the emergency room that is equipped to handle this. Talk to your closest friend for support, try to engage your mind on other things like reading, movies . Things will work out. As long as you are safe, that's what matters. My thoughts are with you.

Answer 7

every situation is different however never lose hope. I started bleeding at around 4-5 weeks and was in and out of E.R's and drs offices for like 3 weeks straight , they kept telling me I had a blighted ovum and I would miscarry and I was even finally scheduled for a DNC. Then when I went for the DNC the dr siad he didnt feel comfortable doing it and wanted to wait 5 more days. When I went back there was a heartbeat. I wa later told after further complications in my pregnancy that my baby may have a serious health defect (down syndrome etc..) and 9 months later I gave birth to a 9 lb healthy baby boy. So just wait it out and let nature take its course, if you have already miscarried there is nothing worrying will do to erase whats already happened. And if you havent miscarried then take it easy and pray for the right thing. GOOD LUCK

Answer 8

The exact same thing happened to me. I was 5 weeks pregnant and started bleeding. They did a vaginal ultrasound and saw the baby but no heartbeat. They did a few blood tests that showed my HCG was dropping, meaning I had miscarried. I was devistated but, against the doctor's orders got pregnant 12 days later! Ooops! Now I have a beautiful healthy daughter!! Good luck!

Answer 9

I would try to not worry or stress. At 5 weeks, they may simply be able to "hear" it. At the end of your second month is when they will most likely be able to hear the fetal heartbeat. All source I Have seen point to 8 weeks being the very earliest but it can take as long as 12 weeks before it's picked up. Try not to stress out. A drop of blood doesn't seem like a miscarriage. I wouldn't worry. The best thing for you to do is stay calm, for all children involved.

Answer 10

when i was scanned for the first time i was 5 weeks and 6 days pregnant and i heard the heart beat too but the doctor said the the gestation sac was small and there was not enough fluid(early oligohydramnios) and told me to come after 2 weeks. i had to go befor 2 weeks because i was bleeding and after the scan the doc said that there is no heartbeat........i don't want to disappoint you by sharing my story......am sorry i think you had a natural miscarrige.