Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. Hello, I found out i was pregnant at about 4 weeks and had my first internal scan at 7weeks and there was no heartbeat and measuring at 6 weeks they told me not to worry as it was normal everything else was fine and all there and got told to go back in a week. I think I'm 8 weeks but no heartbeat detected k karinaraesilva Feb 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM Hello everyone. Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. anyone experience this and have a good outcome? Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. Abstract Normal First Trimester Fetal Heart Rates Rise From An Average Of 100 Beats Per Minute (Bpm) At 5 To 6 Weeks To 140 Bpm At 8 To 9 Weeks. Good luck to you. Regardless if it measured 6 weeks 2 weeks ago, I doubt your dates are off. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. Purpose: To determine retrospectively the outcome of pregnancies in which the embryo has a slow heart rate at 6.0-7.0 weeks gestation and a normal heart rate at follow-up ultrasonography (US) by 8.0 weeks gestation. Even if this is going to be a miscarriage, at least you'll know. Heart beats are normally detected around 10-12 weeks. When you had your first u/s, you were 6 weeks pregnant and it showed an embryo measuring 6 weeks? And even if the miscarriage happens, there is no need to be disheartened. I had a blighted ovum once and normal miscarriages with no hb at 10 weeks and 12 weeks. Miscarriage. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Thank you. It all seems so weird because I am still suffering from pregnancy sickness. Hope we could help you with your query about being 8 weeks pregnant, but the baby is measuring 6 weeks with a slow heartbeat. If your little sunshine doesnt get enough oxygen and nutrients in the womb according to their need, then it might be a reason for reading your baby at six weeks at an 8-week scan. Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! Now please, please, please go back to the mc/pl board and delete your post there. At the follow-up ultrasound, you will get to see the actual condition of the baby. Based on my LMP I should have been 6w6d when I found out, but exactly two weeks later at my dating ultrasound I found out I was 6w6d then. IrishGirl84. The normal pregnancy symptoms also disappear with miscarriage. was baby measuring 8.5 weeks? Sending positive vibes your way!! You could just be off on the dates. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. My first u/s was at 6w6d. I should have been 8 weeks along . There is no need to worry about that. yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. Confirmed missed miscarriage, M/C at 9 weeks Full panel of blood work analysis done for possible etiology of miscarriage. Abdominal ultrasound takes one more week (7 to 8 weeks) to find heartbeat. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. I don't think I could have ovulated 2 weeks later because that's when I got a BFP. I hope your blood results back for the best. Last period was Thurs, Dec 29th. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. This is going to be the longest week of my life. But you can have much clearer findings on the ultrasound if you wait for another week or 10 more days. Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. All rights reserved. So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. Thank you so much, this gives me great optimism. If I were you, I would probably ask to have betas drawn so you aren't waiting a full week without any attempt at answers. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. Did they make any notes on the heart rate? I was preparing for the worst. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. Thank you for your post, hello I know this Is later but your exact dates are what they told me Saturday I saw a heartbeat but completely freaking out that the baby was measuring 6 weeks 3 days when I'm suppose to be 7 weeks 6 days and I know my LMP and everything how did things turn out for you as I've had a stressful weekend thinking about it thank you. Your ovulation date is what matters and it sounds like you weren't tracking that. It was clear for me the ER dr said my cervix was opening. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. Some women report that wrong gestational age makes them worry a lot about the fact of no heartbeat at 8 weeks. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. I am still hoping they were wrong? 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Update (2/6 @ 3:40pm): I feel a little bit of cramping and I have dark brown discharge. The sac is measuring 6 weeks and 1 day and the embryo is even smaller. The gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. Pregnant and Scared of Life Changing Guide to Overcome. It must be very stressful. In most cases, fetal heartbeat can be heard at 8 weeks but there are many factors in play: In different types of ultrasound, results can vary. By 8 weeks, you should definitely see and possibly 'hear' the heartbeat by Doppler - sometimes it takes until 12 weeks as it did with our second baby (had to have another sono at 8 weeks to confirm we were still viable as no heartbeat heard). . Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. BFP 7/27/10, no hb discovered 9/3/10, natural m/c 9/17/10, Yes! Thanks for moving over here. If you are pregnant and your vagina bleeds, talk to your gynecologist immediately. When I was in the first trimester around 10 weeks, I also hard brown discharge, but the doctor said it was normal as long there wasnt heavy cramping involved. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. 8 week scan today - no heart beat & baby measuring 6 weeks g GreyhoundGirl10 Posted 2/25/20 I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. I'm afraid it doesn't look good. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. Don't want to alarm, but.. My SIL went in at 5 weeks and told she was 3 weeks along and to come back at 8 weeks. I had first ultrasound today. The waiting game is the worst part. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I'm having lab work done and then need to go back to see him next Wednesday to see if my levels are still rising or not. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. And then a follow up ultrasound next Friday. thats exactly what Im having right now, some discharge and a bit of cramping. At 28 weeks I was told the twins had iugr and the EDF flow had stopped to twin 2 and was intermittent on twin 1. The common handheld Doppler devices that are used during prenatal visits, can sometimes fail to detect the heartbeat until 12 weeks. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. Brown discharge is normal. You have a higher chance of getting pregnant during your ovulation, and thats completely true, but that doesnt mean you cant get pregnant during your pre-ovulation or post-ovulation phases. I Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. What were they able to see on the ultrasound? But yes at my FIRST u/s i WAS 6 weeks but with no heartbeat i went back 2 weeks later for another one which was making me 8 weeks and there WAS a heartbeat, but the baby measure at 6 weeks! I saw my baby and a heartbeat and tech said congratulations as well.. Don't lose hope! All rights reserved. I pray that will be the case for us as well! Yolk sac, fetal pole, hb was found at 110 bpm. Most likely everything is fine! I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. And I had the brown discharge its normal, Im 31 weeks! The tech could not find a fetal heartbeat, and I was only measuring 8 weeks. Based on my LMP I should have been 8 weeks 2 days, but the first dating ultrasound put me at 6 weeks 2 days, and no heartbeat. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. I went in for my 8 week scan yesterday and after doing an internal ultrasound my obstetrician told me I am measuring at 6+2 weeks and she couldn't see a heartbeat (which is apparently quite normal for 6 weeks) I was certain I was 8+4 weeks according to my dates and first positive pregnancy tests. It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. Going back in 2 weeks. They could just be off on the measurement this time. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. When should kids learn about shocking events? I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. I had the same experience back in February. It's all super confusing and stressful. I hope you can get some concrete answers soon! I'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? Hello everyone. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. I think it depends how well you know your cycles. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. Good luck, i hope its the latter and you see a hb next time , According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I concei, That gives me some hope! Thanks! It unfortunately didn't turn out well for me with that pregnancy (now I'm 5 weeks pregnant again!) When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? I certainly hope that the measurements were off and you see growth soon. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. At the scan they could see the gestational sac, the yolk sac, and the baby (fetal pole) and everything was in the right place, however they told us the baby was only measuring 6.3mm which suggested a 6 week pregnancy, not an 8 week one. Mumsnet carries some affiliate marketing links, so if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale (more details here). oh no! They should do that to at minimum know how far along you are. Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. There absolutely should be a heart beat after 6 weeks, so it doesnt look too hopeful unless your ovulation math really could be that far off. I did a pregnancy test a week after I thought my period would come and it was positive. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. A scan at 9 weeks showed bouncing. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. But here, let me help you find out the reason why your baby measured small in the ultrasound. Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! I am preparing myself for bad news. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. Positive vibes and prayers needed. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, with heartbeat. Hugs . However, I should be nearly 9 weeks. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. I wish you best of luck! Same thing here! I went back 2-weeks later and all was well. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. But generally, the first trimester is a very crucial time. There was also no heartbeat visible. 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Youre in my prayers! (You must log in or sign up to post here. I hope everything goes okay today. They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment. I had the exact same thing happen 3-weeks ago. Good luck and Congradulations! So i had my second doctors appointment this past week, and i am 8 weeks at 3 days (on that date) so we did the ultrasound (vaginal) and we saw the babies heartbeat this time (which we did not the first time) but the only thing was the baby was STILL measuring at 6 weeks! There wasnt a heartbeat but they saw the sack and yolk. They did it early because I had been exposed to CO2 because my furnace crapped the bed (they think the baby will never have any side effects of that though - thank goodness!) So sorry to hear this. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Positive vibes and prayers needed. There is a heartbeat, but IVF embryos should be measuring almost exactly. This is my first pregnancy and I feel like the ultrasound tech gave my husband false hope saying if hormones are still rising then the pregnancy could still be viable. If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. Just looking for some encouragement or advice. No cramping. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. Do you have an online patient portal? Thanks so much ladies. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. The possibility is very low, but it can still happen. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. I had an ultrasound last week, should have been about 8 weeks according to LMP but my periods arent regular and I measured at 6 weeks. Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. Those are usually pretty telling. BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. Create an account or log in to participate. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. I wouldn't get to worried until you are another 2-4 more weeks to be honest then get worried :). I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. But this implies only on transvaginal ultrasounds which is able to detect even the slightest heartbeat.If the heartbeat has been noticed once and later the ultrasound fails to find any heartbeat, then a miscarriage can be suspected. You are not alone. I think the only thing that I have in my favour is if the tech misread the ultrasound. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. So, stay strong and hope for the best outcome. We got to see yolk sac and baby and the fluttering heartbeat. I thought I was 8 weeks pregnant but when I went to my first ultrasound appointment, my doctor couldn't find a heartbeat. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. We've been trying since September with no luck. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. Even doctors suggest staying safe and cautious during this period because missed miscarriage is a very common factor at this time. She said that I am pregnant and that it's not ectopic. Create an account or log in to participate. I really am hoping for the best for you. Praying for you! I hope everything works out for you! Posted 15/1/21. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. Sometimes your dates are off and it's just too early for a heartbeat. Perhaps this is the beginning of a miscarriage. You can measure it sonographically during 6 weeks. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. I never had a heartbeat with both of my pregnancies that ended so I have not had the experience you are having now. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. Waiting in limbo can be worse than finding out that things are going badly. Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. The spotting is still brown and not as much anymore. In my case, I was wrong. This was mine was 6w5d and we saw the heart beating. Normally, a baby's heart begins to beat after the 6 th week of pregnancy. <3. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. No heartbeat at 9 weeks. :(. The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. The heartbeat was too faint to be measured. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. The main reasons for the 8-week ultrasound may be to confirm a pregnancy, determine a due date, and confirm the baby's heartbeat. But according to ultrasound the baby has a fetal pole for 6 weeks but accoriding to my last missed period I am 8.5 weeks. Usually, it is not recommended to get an early scan of the baby, but sometimes parents like to be sure of the pregnancy, see the babys growth, and know the due date, so they consult the OB/GYN and get one. My OB was hopeful even without a heartbeat after the first u/s, since measurements that early are a matter of millimeters, she encouraged me to get a second opinion at a place with more advanced u/s equipment. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. One week makes a big difference so try to hold out until your next ultrasound. Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. A properly conducted transvaginal ultrasound will never miss the heartbeat of the fetus. Posted 2/25/12. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. My miscarriage was "missed" so I had no bleeding, spotting or cramping, no outward signs anything was wrong, even 5 full weeks after the baby had stopped growing, so please just prepare yourself for either outcome. I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could happen. According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. Ill get those results within 24-48 hours. So Im being monitored closely, but so far levels and everything looks good so Im keeping my hopes high it resolves. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ). And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks too and we only heard the heart beat for a moment then it went away. familyweal.com is a participant of Amazon Associates Program. I go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. Happened to be with my first, turns out I ovulated super late. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. I am going throught the same thing. I always knew my cycles, even when they were irregular, so the only times this happened, i knew 100% i was miscarrying. If you see slower heart rate and growth at the second scan, too, then maybe you should be ready for a miscarriage and not hold hope with the pregnancy. Same thing happened to me today. If you're looking for a good news story i have one. He's turning 16 in June. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. I did about 2 days later. I think this is going to end on a disappointing and sad note. This week I am 12 weeks pregnant and at 8 weeks i had an u/s and there was no heartbeat. So praying it is the case for both of us :), I pray that is the case as well. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. But only a few people know that women can get pregnant at any point in their cycle. Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. She said I absolutely could be at 6 weeks if I was having a 40 day cycle like I have in the past and she said its not out of the ordinary to not hear a heart beat if Im only 6 weeks (thats why she said she schedules them for 8-10), but she definitely didnt sugar coat things either. I'm really freaking out.