After they couldn't hear the heartbeat they did an ultrasound and saw it. So everything is okay but is that strange that I couldn't hear it?
2007-05-19 02:47:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Your size could be a factor. Also if the baby is in a certain postion the dr may not be able to find the heart beat. It's like the little guy is hiding.
2007-05-19 02:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they found it on the ultrasound and everything seemed alright there, then don't worry about it. Both of my babies were little rascals and were very low in my abdomen, making it difficult for the OB to find their heartbeats in the exam room. Once the baby gets bigger, it should be harder for him/her to hide in there, and the doctor should be able to find it relatively easily. I think I had to keep reminding my docs to check really low on my abdomen (not to be too graphic, but they had to go down into my pubic hair area to find the heartbeat) up until about 20 weeks, otherwise they would start to get worried when they couldn't find anything.
Good luck and enjoy the rest of your pregnancy!
2007-05-19 10:15:18 · answer #2 · answered by Rebecca M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible sometimes it's hard to find a heartbeat because of the where the baby is. The didn't find my daughter's heart beat until I was 12 or 14 weeks pregnant I think. They can't at all until 10 weeks though.
2007-05-19 09:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes the doctor cannot find the heartbeat on the doppler due to the position the baby is lying in. This gets better as baby gets bigger, so as long as he has checked with a u/s then I wouldn't worry too much
2007-05-19 09:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by iris 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well the baby is still tiny and moving around all over the place so I can imagine it would be hard to pinpoint the nurse at mty first couple of visits couldn't find it but the doc did he's been practicing for a long time he delivered a friend of mine shes 25....congrats sweetie!! have a happy pregnancy
2007-05-19 09:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by tasha l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the doctor wasn't concerned about it and you have seen it on an u/s, don't worry. It depends on the position the baby is in and your body type as well. If you are concerned call your doctor. I'm sure they would rather talk to you and ease your fears rather than have you upset unnecessarily.
2007-05-19 09:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very Normal. The baby is still VERY small, and depending on where it was laying at the time, and the position of your uterus, this is very common. They saw it on the ultrasound, so don't worry about it.
2007-05-19 10:03:39 · answer #7 · answered by One Race The Human Race 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, with my first one I was 33 weeks along before they heard the heardbeat. I think it has to do with the baby's position.
2007-05-19 11:13:17 · answer #8 · answered by pennypincher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt worry as long as they have seen it on the scan, in another two weeks or so you will be able to hear it at your visits
2007-05-19 09:52:21 · answer #9 · answered by mumoffour 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they maybe could'nt get one on there cause of the babys postion
2007-05-19 09:56:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋