WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2009: Re: PREGNANCY: Slow heartbeat at 6w6d

Re: PREGNANCY: Slow heartbeat at 6w6d - what does this mean for the baby?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:48:34 -0600 (CST)

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Beth

I can give you no formal numbers, and only time will tell...Dr. von Almen

At Wed, 25 Feb 2009, Beth wrote: >
>Hello and thank you for taking the time to answer this question.
>
>I conceived via a frozen embryo transfer, and the clinic places me at
>6w6d. I had my first ultrasound today, and the doctor didn't measure
>the sac, the embryo, or the heartbeat. There was a faint pulsation on
>the screen, and the doctor said the heartbeat was there.
>
>I asked whether the heart was too slow, and he wouldn't give me a
>straight answer. He only said that I should go to my regular ObGyn in a
>week for another ultrasound that would be more conclusive.
>
>Of course I'm extremely worried now, as I've miscarried twice before.
>What sort of chances might this baby have at this stage?
>
>Thank you,
>Beth

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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