My OB said this was normal, but isn't this high even for 12 weeks?
What was your baby's heart rate?
2007-02-09 08:57:22 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
My baby's heart rate was 162 at 12 weeks. At 17 weeks it went down to 150. Both times the OB said it was normal. The geneticist that did the in-depth ultrasound told me the reason it was probably higher at 12 weeks was because they baby must've been really active at that moment. They say it decreases a bit the bigger the baby gets.
2007-02-09 09:00:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal and a good sign of a healthy baby. At 16 wks mine was 150. Now at 20 wks it spiked at 162. The doc. said it will increase the more he moves, and the further along you go the lower it could go because lack of space to move around. Also don't think because the heart rate is high that it's a girl. I thought that until 2 wks ago and found out we're having a little boy. Good luck.
2007-02-09 15:02:09 · answer #2 · answered by mspiggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For whatever reason, the smaller the creature, the higher the heart rate. That's why hummingbirds have heart rates of 1250 beats per minute.
As your baby grows, the heart beat will slow down.
Don't worry. If there was room for concern, the doctor would let you know.
2007-02-09 09:11:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my bpm was 168 also i had a girl !the bpm does go down closer to the end but being 12 weeks id bet its a girl
2007-02-09 13:28:53 · answer #4 · answered by katie b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my babies heart rate was 175 the first time i heard it which was at 10 weeks now at 38 weeks its in the 140s. my doctor said that was normal and i haven't had any problems. so don't worry, sounds like a girl tho. good luck!
2007-02-09 10:25:50 · answer #5 · answered by alanis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 24 weeks and my baby's heart rate is 148 per minute. BUt I do believe that it is normal. Don't worry if your doctor said it was ok then it is!
2007-02-09 09:03:20 · answer #6 · answered by I smile because of them ♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My 12 week appt. had the baby's heartrate at 170 and the doc said "sounds great." So if the doc isn't worried you shouldn't be either. Best of luck.
2007-02-09 09:08:53 · answer #7 · answered by duckygrl21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A baby's heart rate isn't something they take lightly, so if it were abnormal I'm sure your Dr would have told you. It's always good to check on your own though, so good for you for caring enough to do your own thinking and research - your child is already in good hands with a parent that cares so much. :)
2007-02-09 09:02:23 · answer #8 · answered by razor_sharp_redhead 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My baby was like 180....but I also have a naturally high heart beat rate...not sure if that makes a difference. If you're doctor says you're ok then you probably are. Don't worry! :)
2007-02-09 09:02:21 · answer #9 · answered by LittleRoo 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I’m 12 weeks right now and mine was 155. I’m sure your baby’s rate was fine. Your doctor would have said something if that wasn’t ok.
2007-02-09 09:03:32 · answer #10 · answered by SavvyGrl 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋