Re: 7.5 weeks pregnant and heart rate between 70-90
From: Michelle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 27 Dec 2000 12:31:14 -0600 (CST)
Lynn, thank you for your response. I have searched the web looking for
causes of slower heart rates in embryos. The only information that I
was able to find related to multiple births. Do you know of any causes
of low heart rates in embryos? Is it possible that I am carrying twins
and that we are unable to see the other embryo at this point? I guess
for now, I simply play a waiting game, rest and pray. If the heart rate
is still low next week, what is the next step? Thank you so much for
responding. We are very concerned and want to be as informed as
possible.
Thanks!
--
Michelle
At Wed, 27 Dec 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>
>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
>
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
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