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Re: Ultrasound at 6wk3d

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:00:33 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Jennifer wrote: >
>My sister just found out she was pregnant this month after 5 years of
>trying and finally induring invetro fertilization. Yesterday,at 6 1/2
>of pregnancy, she was given a vaginal ultrasound. No fetal heartbeat
>could be heard. Her fertility doctor told her that "They like to hear a
>heartbeat by that point", and that she should come back for another
>ultrasound in about a week. He also told her to avoid eating prior to
>the next visit in case a DNC is necessary.
>
>My sister was totally devistated at hearing the doctor's words. What
>are the odds that the baby is okay?

Not very good if truly at 6.5 weeks pregnant and no heart beat on vaginal ultrasound.

RDB

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