he used a camera to look at the womb and feutus. he was looking for a heartbeat but he couldnt find one. he says i could be out with my dates so i have to go see him again next week. should i be worried?
2007-03-20 03:31:30 · 6 answers · asked by Micah B 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Just wait until your next appt. I heard the hearbeat during the sonogram at 7 weeks. If you dont hear one next week, he'll talk to you about it. Especially if he doesn't see any growth from this weeks sonogram.
2007-03-20 03:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy.
However, if there is no heartbeat, your doctor should do a scan within 3-7 days. It is possible your dates are wrong.
2007-03-20 10:42:22 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heart begins to beat between 4 and 5 weeks, it can be detected as early as 5 weeks, but definitely by 8 weeks at the latest with a transvaginal ultrasound. The doctor may be able to pick up the baby on a doppler by about 9-10 weeks, but if you are bigger, it may be a week or 2 later. Using a stethoscope, you might be able to hear the baby's heartbeat from week 18.
2007-03-20 14:04:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't worry yet. I've been a Paramedic for 15 years and I can tell you it is very difficult to auscultate a fetal heart beat at such a early gestational period. I'm sure you're baby's heart will be pumping away loud and clear on your next appointment. Congratulations!
2007-03-20 10:41:21 · answer #4 · answered by Micah 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no u shouldnt simply because u r only 6 weeks and that is kind of early u know
2007-03-20 10:38:20 · answer #5 · answered by nelle boo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They usually can't find it by doppler before 10 weeks.
2007-03-20 10:42:04 · answer #6 · answered by Mommy of 2 Boys 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋