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What Are The The Chances That One Will Here A Heartbeat In A Weeks Time?
Hi i have gad a positive pregnacy with my 1st go at ivf. Went for my internal scan 6w 6d but sac and baby there but no heartbeat but a 5mm bean, which they say is the size of a 6 week pg. Got to go back in a week for re-scan. Could I have implanted late?? And what s the chances I will here a heartbeat in a weeks time. Thanks littlemiss
Sat, 26 Dec 2015
Hello, and I hope I can help you today.
The date of conception is known exactly with IVF, as it corresponds with your transfer date. Therefore, there really cannot be a discrepancy in the ultrasound dating with an IVF pregnancy.
However, it can be too early to see a heartbeat on a 6 week ultrasound.
Usually, a heartbeat can be seen in 7 weeks, which is why you were recommended to have another one at that time.
I hope I was adequately answer your question today and I wish you the best for the rest of the pregnancy,
Dr. Brown
The date of conception is known exactly with IVF, as it corresponds with your transfer date. Therefore, there really cannot be a discrepancy in the ultrasound dating with an IVF pregnancy.
However, it can be too early to see a heartbeat on a 6 week ultrasound.
Usually, a heartbeat can be seen in 7 weeks, which is why you were recommended to have another one at that time.
I hope I was adequately answer your question today and I wish you the best for the rest of the pregnancy,
Dr. Brown
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