Re: fetal heartbeat on ultrasound
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Mar 2001 22:19:37 -0600 (CST)
As you can see in the archives, the fetal heartbeat is usually first
noted no earlier than 6w3d and frequently not until 7 weeks. If not
seen by 8 weeks, it's abnormal.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 31 Mar 2001, genelle wrote:
>
>I have read that a heartbeat should be decteced on an ultrasound by week
>6. Is this true? I had an u/s on Friday which was the first or second
>day of week 6, yet there was no heartbeat detected. Should I be
>concerned. I go again next week for another one, but I would like to
>know if I should be somewhat concerned. Thank you.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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