We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. And best of luck with your future endeavors. the lady told me if I had come in 2 days earlier we definitely wouldnt have seen a heartbeat, mine looked exactly like this they said i had no heart beat and it could be 7 weeks but Im really thinking its just too early, she should have. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. But in an early scan at eight weeks, you saw your babys growth is measuring only six weeks, and the fetal heart rate is also low; you might be thinking Im 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks with slow heartbeat, should I be worried?- Even though your first ultrasound at four weeks seemed all well. El L (3) 21/02/2015 at 6:26 pm. Did you have a trans?? 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). He has the final say, not the doctor. Still too small to see a heartbeat. I hope everything works out for you! I'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. They have gotten most of us here through our worst days. GL! I hope its not true. 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. When it happened i spoke with my best friends (ones an OB, the other is a family doctor) and they reassured me that it can turn out well. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. 8 week ultrasound measuring only 6 weeks A Abenge78 Mar 2, 2017 at 6:21 PM I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. So Im being monitored closely, but so far levels and everything looks good so Im keeping my hopes high it resolves. A small baby can be a normal thing because of different growth factors in people, but if a babys heartbeat is slow in the scan, then it is something to be concerned about. Which Im assuming that happened to me! I had a scan when I was 5w5d and embryo was measuring 5w4d, so has hardly grown 3 days in 16days. I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. there was no heartbeat and the baby was measuring 7 weeks 3days. . :), It's normal for dates to change. Have another scan next week, but preparing for the worst, whilst also trying . I think I'm 8 weeks but no heartbeat detected k karinaraesilva Feb 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM Hello everyone. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. My first u/s was at 6w6d. I had my 8 week scan yesterday and embryo is only measuring 6 weeks. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). But that's all she is allowed to tell me. Even a week makes a huge, huge difference that early on. I don't think I could have ovulated 2 weeks later because that's when I got a BFP. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. Once a heartbeat is detected, the chance of the pregnancy continuing ranges from 70-90% dependent on what type of ultrasound is used. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. They told me the baby was measuring exactly 2 weeks behind, Im so confused. I want to say I saw a little something in there. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Thank you for all your kind words. What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? I'm afraid it doesn't look good. The doctor said that it was still very early so we were pretty lucky to even hear the little that we did. I'm really freaking out. but there are lots of people it does work out well for. We had a lady in our area miscarry in January and then she died in October due to a mola pregnancy that turned into cancer. The cause of miscarriage varies; but most are due to genetic problems. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. First, your doctor or technician will look for key physical . But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. I spoke with my midwife today. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. Some statistics have shown that out of 7 pregnancies, miscarriage happens in at least one. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. Im trying not to get my hopes up, but the waiting is going to be tough!! & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? A scan at 9 weeks showed bouncing. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. I don't think I'll be getting much sleep tonight. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. Went on to have an uncomplicated pregnancy. I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. 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. 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. LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) Hey! I was preparing for the worst. When I was pregnant with my first I began bleeding around 8 weeks. I was 7+1 from lmp but fetal pole measures 6+2 which sounds right as I oved about cd 18-19 (going off cm record on ff) and then a day or 2 for implant. Im in the same boat. I hope everything works out well! 8w tomorrow but according to LMP 10w.. yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. It was super neat. 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. 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. I could see the flutter of the heartbeat, but could not hear it yet. They couldn't see mine with the transvaginal probe so she did an u/s on my belly and saw it. I hope everything goes okay today. It took the lady about 10-15 minutes to find the heart beat transvaginally. Reply amb1238711553 over a year ago I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. No Heartbeat at 8 Weeks The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. We know that ovulation happens on the 14th day from the last period date or any day around it. According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I conceived and assumed I ovulated late. Why Is My Pregnant Belly Soft When I Lay Down What You Should Know. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. r. reisskj. I'll send you msg with my name as I don't want it to be out on the interweb (it's fairly unique), Hi ladies, thanks so much for your concern and my apologies for the slow reply. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. Avoid these harmful substances during your pregnancy. Im in the same boat. I wanted to hold off to do another ultrasound. It's all super confusing and stressful. I had a blighted ovum once and normal miscarriages with no hb at 10 weeks and 12 weeks. Sometimes because of multiple pregnancies, such as twins or triplets, infection, birth defects, chromosome problems, etc., and some reasons your baby can measure smaller than its age. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. I go back today to get hgc levels checked again and I am bringing a paper requesting a ultrasound from my doctor for next Friday. But here, let me help you find out the reason why your baby measured small in the ultrasound. Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! Create an account or log in to participate. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. Thank you. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. My DS measured a full week behind at my first u/s with him. This gives me a little hope. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. Unfortunately I lost the baby. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. I hope you realize that the only reason your post wasn't welcomed on the miscarriage/pregnancy loss board is because it is a very safe place for those who are confused and heartbroken after their losses. Is that normal? What were they able to see on the ultrasound? And I had the brown discharge its normal, Im 31 weeks! If the transvaginal ultrasound shows no heartbeat at 8 weeks then there might be a pregnancy loss. Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. But you can have much clearer findings on the ultrasound if you wait for another week or 10 more days. Im going through this rn getting a second opinion next week but Im scared. I go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. 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 know this pregnancy is doomed, but a D&C scares me, on the off chance that the pregnancy is viable, so I'll just let nature take its course. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. Dont panic yet they are just being cautious. I was preparing for the worst. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. A properly conducted transvaginal ultrasound will never miss the heartbeat of the fetus. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. We know it can be very hard but sometimes giving fake hope is worse than anything else. 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. I'm so nervous, because i may be early along, but i feel soattachedalready please comment with any experience/advice. Check up with your OB/GYN to know more about this. The spotting is still brown and not as much anymore. What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. anyone experience this and have a good outcome? I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. My cycles are pretty consistent. i feelcompletelyfine! I should be 6+6 today. She said that I was measuring 6 weeks and they could not see the heartbeat.She said because the bleeding wasn't heavy and dark red brown she wasn't too concerned about it? Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. There was also no heartbeat visible. Hopefully you just ovulated later than normal. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. I'm at the point that I just want to get this done and over with. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. But generally, the first trimester is a very crucial time. I'm in the same position as you. 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. So, if thats the case, then you might just be calculating your date wrong. :(. idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." Hello everyone. 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. Seeing a heartbeat at all is a good sign. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. Don't worry too much yet. I went yesterday for my 8 week US and measured 6 weeks. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. Im 24w 2d. Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? Wishing you the best! According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. Create an account or log in to participate. I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. Happened to be with my first, turns out I ovulated super late. I went back 2-weeks later and all was well. It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. I seem to recall there are quite a few statistics out there for chances of success depending on the heart rate. I should be over 8 weeks, doctor said I was measuring 7 weeks. Do you have an online patient portal? I am preparing myself for bad news. Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. The tech could not find a fetal heartbeat, and I was only measuring 8 weeks. With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. Good luck and Congradulations! Same! Don't worry too much. Positive vibes and prayers needed. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. Hugs . And even if the miscarriage happens, there is no need to be disheartened. There are a lot of mothers out there who were in a similar situation but gave birth to healthy babies without any complications. They could just be off on the measurement this time. When I go back in a week I'll find out. No heartbeat detected. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. I always thought pregnancy sickness means high levels of progesterone which is a good sign of good growth. I saw the sac but it honestly happened so fast and I felt like I was in a daze after my doctor said she couldnt find the heartbeat. Just last week I was hospitalized and underwent rehydration therapy. I would try and relax. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I am currently 17weeks with a baby girl. Could my LMP due date be wrong? Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. The heartbeat was too faint to be measured. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. But everything turned out to be okay. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. I Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. Thats awful! Could my LMP due date be wrong? BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. No cramping. If both parents are of short height, then the baby can also get it genetically from them. I went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 weeks. Following. I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. was baby measuring 8.5 weeks? Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. They told me to come back in 2 weeks and when I did everything was normal and fine. oh no! I pray that will be the case for us as well! You can get pregnant again with a completely healthy rainbow baby who will make you forget the storm you have been through before. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could happen. Those are usually pretty telling. I had first ultrasound today. It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Some women report that wrong gestational age makes them worry a lot about the fact of no heartbeat at 8 weeks. but i know stress isn't good! Itll say it on the report. However, a miscarriage history doesn't necessary direct to another one, and you can just carry a baby in future. So sorry to hear this. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Sending positive vibes your way!! 8 weeks pregnant and no heartbeat but measuring 6w -1d (Ivf) worried and scared. X I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. Hope it works out for you!! Hope that helps. and still implanting.. hm. 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, with heartbeat. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. Every parent wants to hear their babys heartbeat at the beginning of the pregnancy to be sure theres a human being growing inside the mother. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. They told me everything looked good for that stage and I am having a repeat scan in two weeks to make sure everything looks like its suppose to. 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. 6-week ultrasound - 1 fetal pole and heartbeat At that point, we didn't know how to feel. The doctor today said after a miscarriage the hgc levels could continue to raise for a week. Hopefully next scan you'll see the heartbeat. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. The first 3 weeks after they told me the baby was dead i had no signs of a miscarriage, no cramping, no bleeding. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. When i first find out that im pregnant, i was 5weeks as per d hcg count. I am heartbroken and confused. In my case, I was wrong. On Saturday I have another ultrasound which will confirm the viability. 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!) Still too small to see a heartbeat. I wouldn't get to worried until you are another 2-4 more weeks to be honest then get worried :). Ask your OB for a referral to an MFM and see if they can get a better look, sometimes the in-office machines are just very inaccurate, especially this early. Last period was Thurs, Dec 29th. I hope n pray for good news. Hey everyone! Dates can be off since ovulation dates vary with woman. 6 weeks is actually pretty early to hear heartbeat we didnt hear ours until 9 weeks and then when we went back after. I am measuring 5weeks. Positive vibes and prayers needed. If you could please delete your post on M/PL, it would be a big help and the wonderful ladies on here will be able to help you better. But she looked up smiled and said there's a heartbeat but not just one there's two. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! 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 went through a miscarriage. We know the waiting game can be very long and hectic, but it will be worth it when you see your babys face. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. Does this mean i could be having a miscarriage? She miscarried less than a week later. Went for an ultrasound and Baby is measuring 6 weeks. Miscarriage. 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. Every situation is different and there is no way for us to predict what the outcome of your situation will be. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Yolk sac, fetal pole, hb was found at 110 bpm. Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". They did labs and fortunately my labs doubled in 2 days so they did another u/s a week and a half later and there was a sac and very small "fetal pole", measured at 5 wks 6 days. I always knew my cycles, even when they were irregular, so the only times this happened, i knew 100% i was miscarrying. lordhelpme2010 I just found out that I was pregnant Saturday, had it confirmed on Monday and today they said I am 6 weeks and 1 day with no heart beat. There was a very small area that looked like it could be a very small sac but definitely not what you would expect according to my lmp. I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks too and we only heard the heart beat for a moment then it went away. No period 9 weeks after erpc. I didn't want to enjoy the news in case something went wrong.

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