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Re: troverted Uterus and baby heartbeat
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 16 Jul 2001 17:52:41 -0500 (CDT)

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I woul not have even tried to hear a heart beat this early. Sometimes in ideal conditons we can hear one at 10-11 weeks, but not a 9+ weeks. DOn't be concerned. In your case, especially because of your uterine tilt, I wouldn't be alarmed if the ob had a hard time hearing anything at 12 weeks.
At Mon, 16 Jul 2001, Mary wrote: >
>I'm 9w4d and had an appointment today. We were unable to hear the
>heartbeat with the doppler. I do have a retroverted uterus and I'm
>about 35 pounds overweight. I had an ultrasound at around 7 weeks and
>saw heart activity of about 132 per minute. The doctor did say today
>that she was encouraged by the sound of increased blood flow in the
>uterus---that she could hear it up a little higher.
>
>How concerned should I be that we could not hear the heartbeat today? I
>go back in 2.5 weeks to try again.
>
>--
>Mary
>

-- J Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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