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Re: Question about fetal heartbeat/ultrasound?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 Sep 1999 19:19:32 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 21 Sep 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I had a mc on 8/9/99 with no D&C. Much to my surprise I became pregnant
>right away again and now believe I am about 5 weeks along . I made an
>appt. with the Doctor on the 7th Of October, which by then I should be
>almost 8 weeks. Heres my questions
>#1 When could a heartbeat be detected by ulrasound?

6.5-7 weeks.

>#2 Should I have a ultasound done this early to see if the heart is
>beating? ( Would make me feel a whole lot better!)

Up to you.

>#3 When can the heart be heard by stethscope or dopppler?
>and sorry just one more...

10-12 weeks.

>#4 Will the ultasound help determine how far long I really am?
>Thank so much for your time!

It should.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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