Re: fetal heartrate and hematoma(?)questions
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 18 Feb 2001 11:10:29 -0600 (CST)
The heart rate is fine. The placenta cannot clearly be seen at 6.5
weeks so I don't know what they're referring to. The HCGs look great.
Good luck.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 17 Feb 2001, Christie wrote:
>
>I had an ultrasound yesterday, was told I am 6.5 weeks pregnant. Was
>also told the heartrate is 114. Isn't this low? Should I be alarmed? I
>was also told there is a slight separation of the placenta from the
>uterine wall but that sometimes it corrects itself and it doesn't get
>any worse. I have no bleeding and my hcg levels rose from 9,000 to
>16,000 in 2 days so my doctor was encouraged by this. I'd appreciate
>any comments. Thank you.
>
>--
>Christie
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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