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Re: 7.5 weeks pregnant and heart rate between 70-90

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Dec 2000 12:24:08 -0600 (CST)

At Wed, 27 Dec 2000, Michelle wrote: >
>I am very concerned and unable to find much information on the internet
>regarding a slow heart rate in relation to my stage of pregnancy.
>
>Yesterday, I called the doctor as I was spotting (dark brown blood
>spots). They had me come in for an exam and ultrasound. I should be
>around 7.5 weeks pregnant. The ultrasound and exam showed that my
>uterus is the right size. My baby is about 9mm - I am not sure if that
>is the right size or not. The age that the ultrasound showed is 7w1d,
>which, given the variance, did not seem to be of great concern. However,
>the heart rate was between 70-90. They did not give me an exact number.
>I have a call into the doctors office to get the exact number.
>
>So, now I am scheduled to go in next week for another ultrasound to
>check the heart rate. Can anyone give me any "real" advice and
>information on my situation. I was only told that I have a 50/50 chance
>of having a miscarriage. The spotting was VERY minimal and has
>completely stopped. I never had any cramping and I still have all the
>syptoms of pregnancy. Someone please help! Thanks!

Michelle, There is a study that shows that a fetal heart rate less than 100 in the first trimester was associated with an increased risk of pregnancy loss. I cannot give you a percentage chance of loss, just that there is an increased risk of loss... Lynn 

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Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana


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