So far I have had pretty routine prenatal exams, i am 14 weeks. I Just had one this morning and doc said all was good, but I have had three sonograms, month 1 (170) month 2 (160) month 3, today (150) is this normal for the heartrate to vary so much?
2007-04-19 06:20:59 · 10 answers · asked by Bored 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Don't worry, it's normal. As the baby gets bigger, the heart rate slows down (but is still quite fast by adult standards). I was told 120 to 170 was normal. I went for an ultrasound yesterday and, at 30 weeks, my baby's heart rate is now 132. It was quite a bit faster earlier on and the doc said all is still good and normal. Congrats and good luck.
2007-04-19 06:28:09 · answer #1 · answered by Jennifer D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its normal... Sometimes u'll find that the heartrate is down to 130...Im sure it's not a stable heartrate- They only do momentary monitoring of the heartrate w/ a doppler and ultrasound anywayz. Point being: the heartrate is continuously dropping and rising. As long as ur doctor is ok w/ the way everything is going then there's nothing to worry about.
2007-04-19 06:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by Autumn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the heart rate will continue to decrease as the baby gets bigger. For me it has been At nine weeks 180, twleve weeks high 160's 16 weeks, low 160 and yesterday at 20 weeks low 150's. No biggie if you consider that the heart reat for an adult is some where around 60-100. If there is ever cause for concern regarding the heart rate, the doctor will let you know.
2007-04-19 06:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by I love sushi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is normal. Your heartrate isn't always the same either. A normal heartrate for a baby in utero is 120-160. Less or more than this could mean a problem.
2007-04-19 06:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the fetal heartrate starts out high, and slows down a bit as the fetus gets older.
"The median fetal heart rate increased from 138 beats/min at 6 weeks to 177 beats/min at 9 weeks, thereafter, fetal heart rate gradually decreased to 150 beats/min at 16 weeks. "
Here is a link to this article. It actually talks about fetal heart rate in detecting chromosomal disorders, but this information above was for "normal, average" fetuses.
2007-04-19 06:31:58 · answer #5 · answered by purplebinky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, it just depends on if the baby is active or sleeping. They are always going to vary to some degree. My sons would go from 164 down to 140. As a parent its hard not worry but try and think positive. Best wishes and Congratulations!
2007-04-19 06:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by J&A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, perfectly normal!
my son has always been a steady 140-155.
the bigger they get .. the slower the heartrate goes.
anything between 120-180 is normal.
good luck! God bless!
2007-04-19 06:24:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard that as long as the baby's heartrate doesn't drop below 120, then he/she should be perfectly fine... ask your doctor if you are concerned... :) Don't worry!!
2007-04-19 06:24:52 · answer #8 · answered by ♫Mama of One♫ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe it is normal to fluctuate like that.....
(It is my guess you will have a BOY......boy's heart rates are much lower than girls)...
Congratulations, and let me know if I am right!
2007-04-19 06:24:47 · answer #9 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep its normal. Congrats
2007-04-19 06:31:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋