WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2008: Re: PREGNANCY: Low fetal HR at 6 weeks

Re: PREGNANCY: Low fetal HR at 6 weeks

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:26:22 -0600 (CST)

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Jess

Very hard to answer this and I would recommend waiting until next weeks ultrasound to see how things are going...Dr. von Almen

At Wed, 24 Dec 2008, jess wrote: >
>Hello. I had an U/S today and the fetal heart rate was only 78 bpm the
>OB asked if I had any spotting, I've haven't had any significant
>spotting. She told me who was on call over Christmas and if I started
>bleeding to call them, she also told me to come back in 1 week for
>another U/S. She also postponed taking my prenatal labs until I come in
>next week. I have read that a heart rate under 90bpm at 6 weeks means
>the pregnancy probably isn't viable. Is this true? I didn't get any
>stats on my chances of miscarriage but I am worried now and not sure
>what to expect. I have felt like my pregnancy symptoms have decreased
>lately, I'm not as tired or nauseous anymore. Please let me know what
>you can about fetal HR at 6 weeks and if you think I might be at risk or
>a high risk for miscarriage.
>
>Thanks

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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