My sister is pregant and has been for the last 16 weeks. She went to see the midfife today and after three attempts the midwife was unable to find a heartbeat. My sister is very worried and i was wondering if this is a common occurance that happens to a few people.
The midwife said that she thinks the baby might just be at the back of the womb where it's too far away for the heartbeat to be found. My sis is going back in a couple of weeks to have another check.
Has anybody experienced this sort of thing before?
2007-02-21 00:13:40 · 8 answers · asked by nightshifter12 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
was that by ultrasound or dopplar? that is strange but if the midwife doesnt seem to concerned right now, tell her not to freak out. i hope all is well
2007-02-21 00:17:15 · answer #1 · answered by puppy love 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all she was using was the hand held doppler, yes.
YES it is normal at that gestational age. After 20 weeks it wouldnt be normal.
The baby at that age is just about the same size as the placenta, and often they will turn their bellies towards that mass and their heart beat is blocked by it. Its quiet common. If they still cant find it in a couple weeks they will order an ultrasound.
I would suggest to your sister to go ahead and call the midwife and insist on one now. Then she can avoid the next couple weeks of mental anguish wondering whats going on.
2007-02-21 00:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is sometime possible not to hear the baby's heart eat till you are further along. They will usually do and ultrasound if they can't find it I had my first ultra sound done at 11 weeks and they seen the heartbeat. I am not sure if a midwife is the best option for your sister.
2007-02-21 00:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I haven't experienced the same thing, but at 12 weeks, the doctor could not find my daughter's heartbeat either. I was SO scared, but he then just did an ultrasound, whree we clearlly saw the baby and the little heart fluttering away. I'm not familiar with midwives, but if possible, see if your sister can request an ultrasound.
2007-02-21 00:18:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 12:03:37 · answer #5 · answered by dorais 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The baby still has a lot of room to swim around and hide from the Doppler. If they couldn't find the heart beat after 20-22 weeks then she should get worried.
2007-02-21 00:31:05 · answer #6 · answered by Babyface 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have always found my babies heartbeat. If I was your sister I would demand an u/s like now, our to come back tomorrow to see if they can find it, not wait for weeks. I would go mad trying to make sure my baby is OK. Can she feel the baby move? If so then the baby is fine, if she cant feel him or her yet, I would make the doctors do something to ease my mind!!! Best wishes to her and I hope all goes well!!!!
2007-02-21 00:24:25 · answer #7 · answered by kristin h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , Do not worry I didn't get to hear my sons until I was going on 19 weeks . I was scared to but prayed and finally the day came and I heard it .GOOD LUCK !!!!!
2007-02-21 00:21:01 · answer #8 · answered by Me777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋