8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, no heartbeat 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, no heartbeat

I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. Although you are sure the hospital need to be aswell. Miscarriage. Hope we could help you with your query about being 8 weeks pregnant, but the baby is measuring 6 weeks with a slow heartbeat. But they did warn me I could be miscarrying. X, Same think happened to me today. Last period was Thurs, Dec 29th. Most likely everything is fine! There is a heartbeat, but IVF embryos should be measuring almost exactly. Thanks for sticking with us for a full year. Miscarriage. Wishing you the best! Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. Pregnant and Scared of Life Changing Guide to Overcome. 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. This gives me a little hope. 8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, with heartbeat. We've been trying since September with no luck. Your ovulation date is what matters and it sounds like you weren't tracking that. We strive to provide you with a high quality community experience. The doctor said the baby could be in a weird spot, but he didn't get detailed with it and told me he'd bring me back next week to see. I had a scan when I was 5w5d and embryo was measuring 5w4d, so has hardly grown 3 days in 16days. 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. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. I really am hoping for the best for you. Praying for a happy ending and it's good to know dates can be off and baby's can be healthy next time around! 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. Normally, a baby's heart begins to beat after the 6 th week of pregnancy. A baby's heartbeat cannot be detected with a stethoscope until they are 18 to 20 weeks. I want to say I saw a little something in there. But that's all she is allowed to tell me. Even if this is going to be a miscarriage, at least you'll know. I had a miscarriage about a year ago. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. 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. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I always knew my cycles, even when they were irregular, so the only times this happened, i knew 100% i was miscarrying. 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! :(. I've had minor symptoms, but this week I had a tiny bit of pink on my tissue when going to the bathroom twice. 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). The babys health is not at risk in this case. but there are lots of people it does work out well for. My ultrasound was actually when I was 5weeks 6 days. So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. She said I could be a few weeks earlier than I thought. I hope your blood results back for the best. Freaking out as well and my dr won't see me for another 2 weeks! The doctor said that it was still very early so we were pretty lucky to even hear the little that we did. According to my lmp I would be around 8 weeks but I knew when I conceived and assumed I ovulated late. Why Does My Pregnant Belly Look Smaller Some Days? There was also no heartbeat visible. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. I hope n pray for good news. Waiting in limbo can be worse than finding out that things are going badly. I knew exactly when I got pregnant, and there's no way it could have been later (as we didn't have sex after the day I ovulated). A normal heartbeat at 6-7 weeks would be 90-110 beats per minute. I hope everything works out for you! They could just be off on the measurement this time. :), It's normal for dates to change. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Be patient and wait till the next scan, to see the updated growth rate. It is possible that the measurement was inaccurate. Hope everything goes well for you. But she looked up smiled and said there's a heartbeat but not just one there's two. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. What Is a Normal Foetal Heartbeat? However, I should be nearly 9 weeks. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. If the transvaginal ultrasound shows no heartbeat at 8 weeks then there might be a pregnancy loss. I had a third u/s today and im confirmed 7wks 6days, heart rate was 163. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Im 24w 2d. Totally normal! Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Thats awful! He's turning 16 in June. Confirmed missed miscarriage, M/C at 9 weeks Full panel of blood work analysis done for possible etiology of miscarriage. 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. And then a follow up ultrasound next Friday. The date for your last period is irrelevant. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I don't think I could have ovulated 2 weeks later because that's when I got a BFP. I saw my baby and a heartbeat and tech said congratulations as well.. Don't lose hope! Did you get an after visit summary? Since stethoscopes amplify internal noises, specifically for and . Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. Same dates for me! If you're looking for a good news story i have one. If she said you are pregnant and the baby is 6 weeks, that means the baby is alive to me. Avoid these harmful substances during your pregnancy. You can measure it sonographically during 6 weeks. 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 knew my dates would be out which is why I went at over 7 weeks tbh. You can get pregnant again with a completely healthy rainbow baby who will make you forget the storm you have been through before. 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 just came back from having a blood test done. I know I ovulated at CD19 or 20, so I'm going totell the OB that I'm probably 5-6 days earlier than the LMP would suggest. Dont panic yet they are just being cautious. You guys are all super sweet. I ended up conceiving later than anticipated which is why the baby is 2 weeks younger than what the LMP indicated. All rights reserved. My doctor started discussing D & C procedures. The tech could not find a fetal heartbeat, and I was only measuring 8 weeks. The heartbeat was too faint to be measured. 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. Good luck to you. I would take a big deep breath and stay positive. The low heart rate does lead to the possibility of miscarriage even more, but miracles can also happen. 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. Hopefully your cycle was just off as well. The tech didn't find a heart beat the baby and sac both measured at 6 weeks though. Threatened abortion is one condition in which cramping and bleeding stops but pregnancy continues. 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. Did they take your blood to test your progesterone today or are they just doing a follow up ultrasound? 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. I am still hoping they were wrong? Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. Doctor is cautiously optimistic, but worried due to my history of multiple miscarriages. Thank you. All rights reserved. The tech didnt find a heart beat. 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? Just looking for some encouragement or advice. Thank you for all your kind words. And alcohol or drug use and cigarette smoking can also be harmful to your baby and its growth. I had the same experience back in February. Im freaking out. Create an account or log in to participate. 1997-2023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. <3. I went yesterday for my 8 week US and measured 6 weeks. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. My doctor wasnt in the least bit worried when she couldnt detect the heartbeat at 8.5 weeks. All rights reserved. According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. 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. 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. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. 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. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. 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. So, stay strong and hope for the best outcome. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. 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. 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. It must be very stressful. If you do end up getting bad news, I hope you can turn to the other boards for support. 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. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. El L (3) 21/02/2015 at 6:26 pm. If, during an ultrasound, you don't hear or see a heartbeat at 6 weeks, it is quite natural to get worried. But the tech said I was around 6 weeks. but i know stress isn't good! I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. At the appt with my doctor on Friday, he basically said that it looks like a missed miscarriage, monitoring_string = "c48fb0faa520c8dfff8c4deab485d3d2". 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. 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. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. I wish you best of luck! I went through a miscarriage. I am 8 weeks according to last period, 28 day cycle! Posted 15/1/21. With my first m/c I thought I was almost 9 weeks when I started spotting. 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. Just sit back, relax and wait for your next scan to see if everything is fine. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). 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. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. I was worried too so I booked an early ultrasound, around 10 weeks, and they found the heartbeat. We know that ovulation happens on the 14th day from the last period date or any day around it. 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. 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'm really freaking out. Hey! Praying for you! 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! yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. Hope everything is good with you and baby. Did anyone experience this? r. reisskj. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. Positive vibes and prayers needed. She kept asking me if I am sure about my dates. There are a lot of mothers out there who were in a similar situation but gave birth to healthy babies without any complications. 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 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. Have a follow up ultrasound next Wednesday. Before getting all tensed and freaked out about your unborn babys growth, you should calm down and look forward to your doctors advice regarding this matter. X Sometimes it just happens. Good luck and Congradulations! Just saw the yolk sac and gestational sac. Thought I was 8 weeks measured 6 with no heartbeat. They told me to come back in 2 weeks and when I did everything was normal and fine. Did they make any notes on the heart rate? But generally, the first trimester is a very crucial time. I did have a bit cramping at the time. I did a pregnancy test a week after I thought my period would come and it was positive. Still too small to see a heartbeat. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). I had first ultrasound today. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Did you have a trans?? I could see the flutter of the heartbeat, but could not hear it yet. I truly believe that God is able and that he will strengthen all of us during this difficult time. I did about 2 days later. No blood and the cramps are very mild. Sending positive vibes your way!! she did do that but never told me how many weeks I was measuring. I should have been 8 weeks along . my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. I should be 6+6 today. itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. Im in the same boat. The short answer is yes, but not at first. . I'm just clarifying since you said you didn't see a heartbeat. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. But only a few people know that women can get pregnant at any point in their cycle. 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. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. It is salt in an open wound, and completely not helpful. US on 8th week: baby measures at 6 weeks and no heartbeat. I had one because I was passing clots, found out I have a small subchorionic hemorrhage causing the bleeding. 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. We did a blood test and I go back in Monday for another blood test and US. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. They should do that to at minimum know how far along you are. I hope its not true. 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. This is going to be the longest week of my life. Oh yeahand she said that I will probably be sent to have another ultrasound in a few weeks. Going back in 2 weeks. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. She didn't even say to wait and come back for another check she just wrote the pregnancy off. I can't wait till I get to look again! 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 have to go back next week to see if there is any growth. for the next few days until you go back. A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. 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. Reply amb1238711553 over a year ago Materials and methods: Institutional review board approval was granted; informed consent was not required. Lower than that can be considered a slow heartbeat. The cardiovascular is the first organ system to develop functionally in babies. According to my LMP I should be 8w3d, according to my ovulation I should be 7w3d. I just want answers. 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). Hope that helps. I am measuring 5weeks. 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. thats exactly what Im having right now, some discharge and a bit of cramping. There wasnt a heartbeat but they saw the sack and yolk. Don't worry too much. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. According to ultrasound I am 6 weeks 3 days and that makes much more sense to the conception date to me. were you able to see the gestational sac and fetal pole? The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Now please, please, please go back to the mc/pl board and delete your post there. i feelcompletelyfine! And thats why your baby might measure small and get a reading of a slower heartbeat which is right for the age. Ive been seeing d doctor fpr a month now and based on my blood results of hcg, i should be 9weeks now yet doctor is telling me that d size of my baby is7weeks! I have had no bleeding or anything! Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? I'm already convinced I'm having a miscarriage. IrishGirl84. 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. So Im being monitored closely, but so far levels and everything looks good so Im keeping my hopes high it resolves. What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. oh no! 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. 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!! Not sure if it is psychosomatic but I'm starting to cramp. Using her Medical knowledge and writing on Family Weal with the purpose of educating women with the right information. GL! Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. Group Leaders arent expected to spend any additional time in the community, and are not held to a set schedule. I spoke with my midwife today. I never had a heartbeat with both of my pregnancies that ended so I have not had the experience you are having now. And the baby measuring small in the ultrasound reading is quite normal. 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. The whole process of pregnancy is like a roller coaster for the mothers. When I go back in a week I'll find out. Same thing here! But here, let me help you find out the reason why your baby measured small in the ultrasound. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. 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. They couldn't detect a heartbeat which is to be expected when it's this small. I was preparing for the worst. I'm assuming I'll eventually miscarry. LMP was 7w6d and was told I'm 6w3d. Im in the same boat. But everything turned out to be okay. The main reasons for the 8-week ultrasound may be to confirm a pregnancy, determine a due date, and confirm the baby's heartbeat. We didn't know dates because of my irregular cycle, but from the pregnancy test result, 8 weeks was the minimum. I didn't want to enjoy the news in case something went wrong. My first u/s was at 6w6d. I am going throught the same thing. 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. I went back 2-weeks later and all was well. I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. Why Is My Pregnant Belly Soft When I Lay Down What You Should Know. Hoping everything works out okay. 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). Well those tests found a heartbeat and baby was fine. Seeing your baby's heartbeat on an early pregnancy ultrasound is one of the surest indicators that a pregnancy is proceeding as it should. Could my LMP due date be wrong? Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me , Yeah Im seriously not hopeful.. at all, but my husband is and I think.