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Should I Be Worried If Heartbeat Is Not Seen In Ultrasound. Could I Have Miscarried It Or Is It Early To See Heart?

i just had ultrasound and we didn t see heartbeat. saw something in my uterus, but now heartbeat. doc ran some blood tests and will do another ultrasound in 1 week. i m scared i miscarried. i still have pregnancy symptoms. last period was may 21. could i still be pregnant just too early to see heart??
posted on Fri, 12 Jul 2013
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Hello,

Fetal heart beat is an indicator of healthy pregnancy in the early weeks. You need to repeat the ultrasound scan after 2 to 4 weeks along with blood beta-hCG to assess the status of current pregnancy. Take folic acid and vitamin supplements. Kindly, consult with your doctor.
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Should I Be Worried If Heartbeat Is Not Seen In Ultrasound. Could I Have Miscarried It Or Is It Early To See Heart?

Hello, Fetal heart beat is an indicator of healthy pregnancy in the early weeks. You need to repeat the ultrasound scan after 2 to 4 weeks along with blood beta-hCG to assess the status of current pregnancy. Take folic acid and vitamin supplements. Kindly, consult with your doctor.