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Fetal Heart Rate normal?

Orion815Orion815 member
in March 2016 Moms
I am currently 31+3 and on Tuesday I had a doc appt where they heard the heartbeat at 125 bpm. My doc said that was great, nothing to worry about, etc. On Friday afternoon, I went for a growth scan (I have GD) and when the tech took the heart rate and again it was 125, she seemed concerned, asked me when I ate last, etc. I asked if 125 was okay and she just kind of didn't say anything and mumbled something about it being slow. I tried to consult with a doc afterward but none were available and my ob/gyn was closed by the time I was able to call. I am going to contact them first-thing Monday, but I spent last night and this morning worrying. My boy is extremely active in there - he moves all day and all night. Should I be concerned about the heart rate?
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  • lightroxlightrox member
    Anything between 120 to 180 is normal your doctor wasn't concerned so you shouldn't be either. The ultrasound tech is not a doctor she shouldn't have said anything to you.
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  • smushismushi member
    If your doctor had no concerns and you're feeling plenty of activity, I would assume things are fine.  I'm on baby #2, and my first had a high heartrate, and this one has a much slower heartrate.  There has never been a concern from my OB.
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  • ecwkecwk member
    My midwife says 120 - 180 is normal. I wouldn't worry, especially when your doctor wasn't concerned!

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  • StormiewinterStormiewinter member
    Agreed 120-180 is normal. Ds always hovered in the 120-140 range. If movement is normal, I wouldn't worry.
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  • chimechime member
    I agree that the tech shouldn't have said anything and, at least here, they aren't allowed to. They aren't the doctor and it can cause a lot of undue stress.
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  • Orion815Orion815 member
    Thank you everyone for your responses!! They have made me feel better since the first time yesterday. I really appreciate it. :smile:
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  • jenniferamcooperjenniferamcooper member
    Not sure if you know what you're having but if you believe the wives tales then it's a boy! My son's ranged 128-135 every visit.
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  • Orion815Orion815 member
    @jenniferamcooper I am having a boy! :smiley:
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  • MelodyagsMelodyags member
    If your baby was sleeping at the time his heartbeat would be lower.
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  • Orion815Orion815 member
    @Melodyags he had been moving around a ton before the ultrasound and kicked once or twice while she was doing the ultrasound. So possibly he could have been settling into a calmer state when she took that reading.
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  • nolabella08nolabella08 member
    Baby's heart should now be pumping 8 cu/liters of blood.  125 is absolutely normal.
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  • Orion815Orion815 member
    Thank you @nolabella08!
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  • mb0112mb0112 member
    Seems totally normal especially for a boy (if you believe the old wives tales)
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