5 weeks 6 days and hb seen, not heard

tishagurl3408

I had a transvaginally ultrasound today and everything measured perfectly with lmp. the ultrasound tech said she was unable to measure baby's hb although we could see hb pumping away. is this normal? I have history of mc with no living children so I am very nervous. when should I be able to hear hb? I've lost all ppregnancies  before 5 weeks and none of those ever progressed to have fetal hb. I have been taking progesterone this pregnancy.

smallanimal

Yes, this early it is fine!! Don't worry.  My first US was at 7 weeks and we saw the heartbeat pulsing, didnt hear it.  I think the first time I heard it was at the 9 weeks us.  Dont worry! After Heartbeat, your chances of losing the baby drop a lot.  

smushi

10-12 weeks they will start using a doppler to listen to baby's heartbeat (from the belly's surface).  I think it's closer to 12 weeks.  Before that it's way too faint for the doppler to pick up so they don't even try.  At 5 weeks 6 days seeing that little flashing heartbeat is awesome!

tishagurl3408

Thank you

chickyclg

I heard ours via transvaginal US between 6-7 weeks.  Also have you had a RLP ran for your MC history? I would push for that if you haven't.