8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, no heartbeat
It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. They will apparently send the results to my midwife tomorrow so hopefully she'll call me straight away. Hopefully next scan you'll see the heartbeat. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. Avoid these harmful substances during your pregnancy. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. I'm so nervous, because i may be early along, but i feel soattachedalready please comment with any experience/advice. But here, let me help you find out the reason why your baby measured small in the ultrasound. We know that ovulation happens on the 14th day from the last period date or any day around it. The US showed no heartbeat with a sac and yolk. It's definitely possible you ovulated late. Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. Those are usually pretty telling. This gives me a little hope. Im going through this rn getting a second opinion next week but Im scared. I think I'm 8 weeks but no heartbeat detected k karinaraesilva Feb 6, 2022 at 10:44 AM Hello everyone. I really dont know how my dates could be off by 3 weeks but I hoping thats it. 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. 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. Hope everything is good with you and baby. You can measure it sonographically during 6 weeks. They said if its a two, Im definitely miscarrying, 10-11 I may or may not be, but if its over 20 she feels confident Im actually only 6 weeks pregnant. The common handheld Doppler devices that are used during prenatal visits, can sometimes fail to detect the heartbeat until 12 weeks. A baby's heartbeat cannot be detected with a stethoscope until they are 18 to 20 weeks. But she said its measuring just as a 6 week would. 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!) Got called to the doctors office today and they said I had a water infection but I had a lot of bacteria in my water no infection. 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 baby's growth, and know the due date, so they consult the OB/GYN and get one. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. This may result in the baby receiving less oxygen than usual. Then you should consult your doctor and find out more about the issue. No heartbeat detected. I just wanted to post this to see if anyone else is/has experienced this with their pregnancy. If any factors mentioned above are not applicable, then there is a chance that this might not end up in a viable pregnancy. Doctors usually won't advise an ultrasound at 6 weeks, because it usually can show nothing or very little image of the fetus, even for a perfectly normal pregnancy. 01/04/2022 18:27 Looking for some experience/advice from anyone who has been through this. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. Also very confusing that your doctor would tell you that. They could just be off on the measurement this time. Not sure if it is psychosomatic but I'm starting to cramp. Since i couldnt remember my LMP(im irregular and having PCOS), the doctor cant tell me when is my due date yet. Thank you. If you got a 6-week reading and slow heartbeat at eight weeks, then your doctor probably has already suggested a follow-up scan within a few weeks. Discussion in 'Pregnancy - First Trimester' started by hopestruck, Apr 20, 2012. Every situation is different and there is no way for us to predict what the outcome of your situation will be. Since then, I've had 2 more ultrasounds and saw a strong heartbeat each time. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table. No cramps. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Days and she said if I had come in two days earlier there wouldnt have been a heartbeat. Everything was normal, except for a heterozygous MTHFR mutation (prescribed high dose folic acid) IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone Same dates for me! Been having some spotting since last night. I pray that will be the case for us as well! Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. Thats awful! Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. When i first find out that im pregnant, i was 5weeks as per d hcg count. Hope that helps. Same thing here! 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. Don't fret! I was worried too so I booked an early ultrasound, around 10 weeks, and they found the heartbeat. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. When I googled it, it looked like a 5 week ultrasound. Youre in my prayers! If you're looking for a good news story i have one. I hope its not true. It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. But she looked up smiled and said there's a heartbeat but not just one there's two. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. But that's all she is allowed to tell me. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. Still too small to see a heartbeat. Hugs . Positive vibes and prayers needed. I just want answers. Update (2/6 @ 3:40pm): I feel a little bit of cramping and I have dark brown discharge. Using her Medical knowledge and writing on Family Weal with the purpose of educating women with the right information. Try to just rest and relax (I know, easier said than done.) Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. Happened to be with my first, turns out I ovulated super late. My practice usually sees ppl between weeks 8-10 to look for one. Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. My first u/s was at 6w6d. The short answer is yes, but not at first. Be patient and wait till the next scan, to see the updated growth rate. Just wait and see for further exams and confirmation. Do you have an online patient portal? Posted 15/1/21. 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 am not trying to give you false hope, measuring 2 weeks behind can definitely be a bad sign, and as your doctor said it could be a miscarriage. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. Could my LMP due date be wrong? 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. 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. Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? I hope you can get some concrete answers soon! 6 weeks pregnant and brown spotting. I got tired and so we didn't really bother this January, so I was very surprised when my period didn't come on the 28th day or 30th day. 8w tomorrow but according to LMP 10w.. I wouldn't get to worried until you are another 2-4 more weeks to be honest then get worried :). I'm really freaking out. 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. ). I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. I went for my 1st ultrasound at 8 weeks and was measuring 7 weeks. and still implanting.. hm. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. It unfortunately didn't turn out well for me with that pregnancy (now I'm 5 weeks pregnant again!) Hope we could help you with your query about being 8 weeks pregnant, but the baby is measuring 6 weeks with a slow heartbeat. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. 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. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. IrishGirl84. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. Sorry youre going through that. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. was baby measuring 8.5 weeks? Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . Does this mean i could be having a miscarriage? And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. 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. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. We've been trying since September with no luck. 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. A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. They told me the baby was measuring exactly 2 weeks behind, Im so confused. I'm really freaking out. Every parent builds up their expectation about a healthy baby after the first positive test. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. anyone experience this and have a good outcome? Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. 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. All rights reserved. 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. According to Pregnancy Treasures and Boutiques, a babys heart rate should be 90-110 bpm. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. The heartbeat was too faint to be measured. the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? I'm at the point that I just want to get this done and over with. They couldn't detect a heartbeat which is to be expected when it's this small. Good luck and Congradulations! Perhaps this is the beginning of a miscarriage. Brown discharge is normal. I hope everything works out well! Thanks! Why Does My Pregnant Belly Look Smaller Some Days? Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me , Yeah Im seriously not hopeful.. at all, but my husband is and I think. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. Confirmed missed miscarriage, M/C at 9 weeks Full panel of blood work analysis done for possible etiology of miscarriage. Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! :), It's normal for dates to change. I could see the flutter of the heartbeat, but could not hear it yet. Was seen by a gyno who did an internal scan and said I measured right from my lmp 7 weeks 1 day but no heartbeat found and booked me for an erpc for 2 weeks time as no spaces for next week. thats exactly what Im having right now, some discharge and a bit of cramping. My first prenatal appointment was when I was 8.5 weeks and my doctor couldnt detect a heartbeat then either. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. I have had no bleeding or anything! My DS measured a full week behind at my first u/s with him. The gestational age usually is counted from your last period date. r. reisskj. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. This week I am 12 weeks pregnant and at 8 weeks i had an u/s and there was no heartbeat. The tech could not find a fetal heartbeat, and I was only measuring 8 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. Learn more about, Omg that is great news Im praying for the same positive news too, never knew this could 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. <3. Just went for my 8 week ultrasound at 9 weeks today as I couldn't get an earlier appointment. 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. 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. We got to see yolk sac and baby and the fluttering heartbeat. X Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. Still experiencing symptoms and no blood or cramping. The babys body and organs do not expand as much as they should when the unborn baby does not obtain enough oxygen or nutrients throughout pregnancy. I had my 8 week scan yesterday and embryo is only measuring 6 weeks. Don't worry too much yet. All the first tests determined i had miscarried and the hospital told me the baby was gone but they sent me for tests later in the week. I did have a bit cramping at the time. I have to wait until the 17th for another ultrasound. 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. The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. If you see brown spotting during pregnancy, then you should go for a scan to see if everything is okay. 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. At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". Check up with your OB/GYN to know more about this. Hopefully you just ovulated later than normal. The views expressed in community are solely the opinions of participants, and do not reflect those of What to Expect. There was also no heartbeat visible. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. The amount of blood that goes through the placenta is limited by some of the issues that cause newborns to be tiny for gestational age. Can You Crack Your Back While Pregnant Is It Safe? It seems kind of crappy of your doctor to be so vague about what is going on. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Good luck to you. 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 went it for my first ultrasound at 8 weeks 1 day (Im positive of my dates). 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 will do another on Thursday to confirm my HCG levels. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Now is the perfect time to start your Baby Registry! I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. And anyone in your place is sure in the same boat. :(. I find it so weird that all the Dr's are different I had an ultrasound done today I'm supposed to be 7weeks1day but baby measured at 6w5d and they couldn't detect a heartbeat so they told me that I'm having a miscarriage but I've felt perfectly fine throughout the pregnancy, thank you so much!! I should have been 8 weeks along exactly if all calculations are correct. There are a lot of mothers out there who were in a similar situation but gave birth to healthy babies without any complications. Just last week I was hospitalized and underwent rehydration therapy. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. 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. Leaking fluid but tested negative for amniotic fluid, Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. it's kicking my butt! Did they make any notes on the heart rate? This scan result can scare you to your core, but you need to stay positive and hope for the best. Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. We were overjoyed that we had one baby doing well in there, but were also sad that our other baby was potentially gone. Hello everyone. I can't wait till I get to look again! Did anyone experience this? The waiting game is the worst part. 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. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. My cycles are pretty consistent. I hope everything works out for you! I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. Use of this site is subject to our terms of use and privacy policy. So Im being monitored closely, but so far levels and everything looks good so Im keeping my hopes high it resolves. The low heart rate does lead to the possibility of miscarriage even more, but miracles can also happen. I ended up conceiving later than anticipated which is why the baby is 2 weeks younger than what the LMP indicated. The babys health is not at risk in this case. I am going throught the same thing. It all seems so weird because I am still suffering from pregnancy sickness. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. My doctor wasnt in the least bit worried when she couldnt detect the heartbeat at 8.5 weeks. The sac is measuring 6 weeks and 1 day and the embryo is even smaller. Since stethoscopes amplify internal noises, specifically for and . Waiting in limbo can be worse than finding out that things are going badly. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. Same! Hey everyone! And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. Why Is My Pregnant Belly Soft When I Lay Down What You Should Know. You guys are all super sweet. You might remember the wrong date of your last period which counts a lot to gestational age OR you doctor give a wrong gestational age. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. GL! 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. Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. 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. 02/04/2022 22:13. Thanks for moving over here. Normally, a baby's heart begins to beat after the 6 th week of pregnancy. Positive vibes and prayers needed. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. Reply amb1238711553 over a year ago 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 Will go in for my 12 week for her to find the heartbeat. The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. My Dr didnt even try to get a heart beat at my 8 week appointment, she said sometimes they are hard to get then and then it just stresses the Mom out. I should be 6+6 today. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. 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! Most likely everything is fine! Have another scan next week, but preparing for the worst, whilst also trying . familyweal.com is a participant of Amazon Associates Program. I had the exact same thing happen 3-weeks ago. Don't lose hope! Hoping everything works out okay. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. When I was pregnant with my first I began bleeding around 8 weeks. Posted 2/25/12. See more expert explanation of no heartbeat at 8 weeks in the video here: With knowing the possible causes of cant hear babys heartbeat at 8 weeks, the normal heartbeat can help you better monitor your whole pregnancy. And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. It must be very stressful. The presence of an embryonic heartbeat is an assuring sign of the health of the pregnancy. 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. What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? In between 5 to 6 weeks of pregnancy, the baby's heart starts to function and beats at a rate of 80 to 85 BPM (Beats Per Minute). The reason you got six weeks reading at eight weeks is that you might have calculated your cycle wrong. The spotting is still brown and not as much anymore. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Thank you. If you're looking for hope, I know that's not what you want to hear, but I found false hope made my week of waiting far longer. My ultrasound was actually when I was 5weeks 6 days. Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. I went to the ER we saw a heartbeat but the baby measured 6 weeks. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Went for a. A properly conducted transvaginal ultrasound will never miss the heartbeat of the fetus. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. Following. Is My Baby Hungry When Im Hungry During Pregnancy? A scan at 9 weeks showed bouncing. Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. It took the lady about 10-15 minutes to find the heart beat transvaginally. Praying for you! The normal pregnancy symptoms also disappear with miscarriage. I want to say I saw a little something in there. I had a third u/s today and im confirmed 7wks 6days, heart rate was 163. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. What can I expect in the next few weeks? Im in the same boat. Went on to have an uncomplicated pregnancy. & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? I am still hoping they were wrong? I wish you best of luck! 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. I was preparing for the worst. This is my 1st so it's all new to me. I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks too and we only heard the heart beat for a moment then it went away. The date for your last period is irrelevant. Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. About 6 weeks or so in pregnancy, the heartbeat of the fetus may be detected via an ultrasound, which, however, might vary a lot in actual situations. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. All rights reserved. No period 9 weeks after erpc. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). With my first pregnancy, I measured 6 weeks when I knew I had to be 8, but there was never a heartbeat even after checking multiple times and waiting several weeks to be sure. You could just be off on the dates. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned.
