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Q: heartbeat but could not see the baby. had an abdominal ultrasound

hello all... I had an abdominal ultrasound and the could see the heart beating but not a fetal pole. I just would like to know if this has happened to other woman I am 7 weeks 6 days today. I was abit stressed but the sonar results say that the pregnancy is fine, No bleeds or open cervix and there is a heart beat. after my 1mc and then a blighted ovum. I was so worried.

This question was asked Sep. 22, 2015 8:16am
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Answered by estone - Sep. 23, 2015 3:03pm

The fetal pole won't be seen after the heartbeat is beating. You will usually only see it at a very early ultrasound (between 5-6 weeks). A heartbeat is great! The next time you go back in, the baby will double in size!

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Answered by Chantal - Sep. 22, 2015 4:03pm

it was a Gp that sent me for the ultrasound as I had some spotting last week. you know the tech's are very against it. when I had a blighted ovum they did a vaginal ultrasound but that was at my Obs office. can't wait for the 21st October to see this little rainbow baby

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Answered by Mommybutterfly - Sep. 22, 2015 3:02pm

At 7 weeks I don't understand why you didn't request a transvaginal ultrasound. You'd have seen everything much better than just having the abdominal scan.

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Answered by FTM2016 - Sep. 22, 2015 2:26pm

Every OB is different. Mine does a vaginal ultrasound until 12 weeks. A much better picture... I must say.

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Answered by MalPal85 - Sep. 22, 2015 1:16pm

I'd say if they saw the heartbeat then your good to go! Probably to early to get a good visual of everything!

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