8 weeks pregnant but measuring 6 weeks, no heartbeat

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. Seriously, why is your family doc is telling youthat before being sure!? Now that I tried to cover all your concerns, there is no need to be so worried that your baby measured small. I did have a bit cramping at the time. Had my dating ultrasound today and should have been 8 weeks and 5 days based on my LMP. Had my first ultrasound and he was measuring 5 weeks 6 days, sometimes they measure behind because you might have ovulated late! My ultrasound was actually when I was 5weeks 6 days. Thanks! There is no need to worry about that. Yesterday I started spotting a dark red-brown So I called the dr. And got in for an ultrasound. The short answer is yes, but not at first. When was your LMP and what date did you get your first positive test? Just looking for some encouragement or advice. I have another one scheduled for tomorrow & still have not had any symptoms of a miscarriage. Some statistics have shown that out of 7 pregnancies, miscarriage happens in at least one. Thats awful! Don't fret! familyweal.com is a participant of Amazon Associates Program. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. It unfortunately didn't turn out well for me with that pregnancy (now I'm 5 weeks pregnant again!) idk but goodluck, Heyy well my LMP was dec 29th as well and i a. I went through a miscarriage. I always knew my cycles, even when they were irregular, so the only times this happened, i knew 100% i was miscarrying. Even a week makes a huge, huge difference that early on. You guys are all super sweet. But yes at my FIRST u/s i WAS 6 weeks but with no heartbeat i went back 2 weeks later for another one which was making me 8 weeks and there WAS a heartbeat, but the baby measure at 6 weeks! There wasnt a heartbeat but they saw the sack and yolk. I could see the flutter of the heartbeat, but could not hear it yet. If you're looking for a good news story i have one. I am supposed to be 8 weeks 2 days today and had my first ultrasound. The docotrs have decided to let my body run its natural course over the past 4 weeks and miscarry on its own. 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. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. No heartbeat detected. & was it a abdominal or vaginal ultrasound where they couldnt detect? Pregnancy 8 Weeks Pregnant, Ultrasound Shows 6 Weeks - No Heartbeat. I had my 8 week scan yesterday and embryo is only measuring 6 weeks. Wishing you the best! However, when there is a heartbeat, it is important to ensure that it is normal. Unfortunately I lost the baby. It must be very stressful. The doctor told me maybe I ovulated late. Confirmed missed miscarriage, M/C at 9 weeks Full panel of blood work analysis done for possible etiology of miscarriage. Hi there, Your situation sounds exactly like mine. Can you please tell me what happened with your pregnancy? 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 I go back in a week I'll find out. Not sure if it is psychosomatic but I'm starting to cramp. This week I am 12 weeks pregnant and at 8 weeks i had an u/s and there was no heartbeat. I'm just hoping something was off, even tho i know my exact dates for my last period, i'm praying for a miracle. I am still hoping they were wrong? Still experiencing symptoms and no blood or cramping. We soon learned that this is known as the vanishing twin syndrome and with IVF the chance of this happening is 1-2%. 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. Thanks ladies, my family doctor has me scared shitless talking about a molar pregnancy cuz my hgc levels increased. When i first find out that im pregnant, i was 5weeks as per d hcg count. I thought I was 9 weeks 2 days today. I was worried too so I booked an early ultrasound, around 10 weeks, and they found the heartbeat. So praying it is the case for both of us :), I pray that is the case as well. My hgc levels are still increasing but slowly. Don't lose hope! What were they able to see on the 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. 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. 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. r. reisskj. 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. 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! 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? He's turning 16 in June. So, stay strong and hope for the best outcome. The tech could not find a fetal heartbeat, and I was only measuring 8 weeks. Did you have a trans?? I wish you best of luck! I had my first ultrasound at 6 weeks too and we only heard the heart beat for a moment then it went away. No heartbeat at 9 weeks. If both parents are of short height, then the baby can also get it genetically from them. I certainly hope that the measurements were off and you see growth soon. Sometimes it just happens. I had my 8 week ultrasound today but the baby only measured 6 weeks. I was measuring 6 weeks at the scan though, with a strong heartbeat. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. The main reasons for the 8-week ultrasound may be to confirm a pregnancy, determine a due date, and confirm the baby's heartbeat. 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. The normal fetus heartbeat depends on specific pregnancy weeks, and increases with time. 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. I am absolutely sure when I ovulated and we only had sex once on the day before ovulation. I really am hoping for the best for you. Since stethoscopes amplify internal noises, specifically for and . I thought I was 6w, 6d, but their measurements said 6w, 2d and we were able to hear the heartbeat. I had a third u/s today and im confirmed 7wks 6days, heart rate was 163. 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. 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. Seeing a heartbeat at all is a good sign. I ovulated late- due date was moved a full week. It took the lady about 10-15 minutes to find the heart beat transvaginally. I think this is going to end on a disappointing and sad note. My doctor started discussing D & C procedures. According to the first day of my last period I should be about 8 weeks pregnant. Be sure to stay in touch with your doctor. I'm scheduled to go back next week to see if there has been any growth. I thought it was all over but I'm still pregnant. I didn't enjoy this pregnancy, every scan, every review I was just waiting for bad news. If you got a positive 4 weeks ago, theres no way you could only be barely 6 weeks now (for example). My ultrasound is next Friday to see if any growth, but should get my blood results back within a day or two. You can get pregnant again with a completely healthy rainbow baby who will make you forget the storm you have been through before. 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. I'm hoping for the best. I saw my OB this morning to have it checked and he couldn't really see a sac either. Fingers crossed for both of our little beans! 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. Hope it works out for you!! 8w tomorrow but according to LMP 10w.. When should kids learn about shocking events? I also did blood work on Friday and I am going again on Tuesday (which is when I should be 9 weeks). Because its not good for your baby, try to stay positive and hope for the best. 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. If the transvaginal ultrasound shows no heartbeat at 8 weeks then there might be a pregnancy loss. When I googled it, it looked like a 5 week ultrasound. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. I have PCOS as well and according to my LMP (which is irregular btw) I'm 9w3d however my US is showing 8w0d. If you have malnutrition or anemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, heart disease, or respiratory disease, or if you weigh less than 100 pounds, then this can be a reason for your baby measuring small at the ultrasound. You sure were the happiest person on earth when you got your first positive pregnancy test. Dont panic yet they are just being cautious. I'm really freaking out. yes its very stressful which isnt good for us or the baby. If you are just going by dates, you may have ovulated late and might not be as far along as you think. BFP#2 6-8-11 Eleanor Beatrice born 2-15-12. I spoke with my midwife today. were you able to see the gestational sac and fetal pole? 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. Meet other parents of March 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. 20062023 BabyCenter, LLC, a Ziff Davis company. Yolk sac, fetal pole, hb was found at 110 bpm. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Just wait and see for further exams and confirmation. But she said its measuring just as a 6 week would. I went back 2-weeks later and all was well. Everything was normal, except for a heterozygous MTHFR mutation (prescribed high dose folic acid) IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone The heartbeat was too faint to be measured. Heavy bleeding and serious cramps require medical visit, and too much bleeding and pain could be due to tubal pregnancy. Lets dive through the following article to know why 8 weeks pregnant would measure 6 weeks with slow heartbeat. I went to my obgyn yesterday for my first prenatal appointment. 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. They couldn't see mine with the transvaginal probe so she did an u/s on my belly and saw it. Had some brownish bloody tinged discharge so went to emerg, transvaginal ultrasound showed a baby and sac measuring 6 weeks with no heartbeat. 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. Went for an ultrasound and Baby is measuring 6 weeks. 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). I hope your ultrasound next week is much more encouraging. Been having some spotting since last night. 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. Otherwise Id call and ask specifically. Regardless if it measured 6 weeks 2 weeks ago, I doubt your dates are off. IrishGirl84. The waiting game is the worst part. I went back today for more blood work and another ultrasound. I was about 2 weeks off when I first found out. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I have talked to people who had no heartbeat with ultrasound this early who have gone on to have healthy kids. Sometimes mothers physical problems can lead to the babys slow heartbeat and growth. 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. They told me to come back in 2 weeks and when I did everything was normal and fine. There was a little something in there but it was small and took a bit to find. But this is something to worry about if the baby has a low heartbeat. There is a heartbeat, but IVF embryos should be measuring almost exactly. I am heartbroken and confused. Hearing you all say this gives me some hope . I think he sort of was trying to let me know cuz i was asking so many questions. Today at my US i measured 6w 3d. Have another scan next week, but preparing for the worst, whilst also trying . 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 scan result can scare you to your core, but you need to stay positive and hope for the best. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. She didn't think it was promising. was baby measuring 8.5 weeks? GL! Especially since your doctor wants to see you back. They could just be off on the measurement this time. But you can have much clearer findings on the ultrasound if you wait for another week or 10 more days. Hope that helps. I am waiting to hear about the blood work, but I don't want any more false hope. You could just be off on the dates. Did they make any notes on the heart rate? Now please, please, please go back to the mc/pl board and delete your post there. I showed as 6 weeks and she couldnt see the heartbeat yet with a transvaginal US. Following. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. Perhaps this is the beginning of a miscarriage. No blood and the cramps are very mild. I can definitely sympathize with you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am measuring 5weeks. 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. This is my 1st so it's all new to me. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. But in some cases, there is no heartbeat to be detected at 8 weeks or later, which often makes the parents more concerned. Totally normal! Meet other parents of January 2016 babies and share the joys and challenges as your children grow. A properly conducted transvaginal ultrasound will never miss the heartbeat of the fetus. 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. The date for your last period is irrelevant. Thank you. I'm assuming I'll eventually miscarry. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Baby was perfectly healthy with a strong heartbeat! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me , Yeah Im seriously not hopeful.. at all, but my husband is and I think. A scan at 9 weeks showed bouncing. 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. The #1 app for tracking pregnancy and baby growth. Helpful - 0 Comment MommyToBe1 Hi people. 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. It is OK for baby to measure behind sometimes. My hgc levels were 14000 on Tuesday and 15560 on Wednesday so they did go up. Im so scared and sad. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. Hope everything is good with you and baby. Now, lawmakers in nine U.S. states have passed laws banning abortions when a fetal heartbeat can be detected, or at six weeks of pregnancy, according to data from the Guttmacher Institute, a . It can be a sign of miscarriage, and other signs include serious bleeding, clotting and cramping. And then a follow up ultrasound next Friday. I can see what you mean now.. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. Could my LMP due date be wrong? What Are The Reasons on 8 Weeks Pregnant But Measuring 6 Weeks With Slow Heartbeat? Fashionable Quynh, 27- has a Medial degree specializing ingynecology. At the follow-up ultrasound, you will get to see the actual condition of the baby. I thought I was 8 wks based on lmp, went in and there was nothing not even a yolk sac. Don't worry too much yet. No cramping. 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. Hoping everything works out okay. Same! Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Starting from that moment, heart rate of the fetus increases 3 BPM each day during that1st month. She said the baby and the sac are measuring at the same dates which is good news but I am worried. I go back Friday for more bloodwork and being scheduled for another ultrasound. Here we have listed the possible detected heartbeat figures by weeks. My dates were several weeks off with both of my girls. All rights reserved. 02/04/2022 22:13. Additionally, if there has been enough time to pregnancy; but ultrasound doesn't show any heartbeat then the possibility of miscarriage should be considered. itsmegin: Seeing the heartbeat is a good sign. and still implanting.. hm. Symptmes de grossesse ne jamais ignorer, Moyens naturels pour dclencher l'accouchement. Good luck to you. Back Monday for more bloodwork and then another ultrasound on the 8th. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). They took my blood today to see my progesterone levels. Ill get those results within 24-48 hours. Your post will be hidden and deleted by moderators. You should contact your doctor if the bleeding gets red, heavy, and/or you have bad cramps. I should be 6+6 today. Because there might be other reasons for this ultrasound reading, and I am here to help figure out the reasons. I'm in the same position as you. Being in limbo is always scary and as hard as it is to wait it out, that's really all you can do. All rights reserved. I wanted to hold off to do another ultrasound. And please, don't tell a woman who has had a loss that "everything happens for a reason." 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. The u/s tech said i was measing at. 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. I hope everything works out for 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. my guess would be everything is perfectly fine then. X, Same think happened to me today. there was no heartbeat and the baby was measuring 7 weeks 3days. A normal fetal heart rate (FHR) is measured in beats per minute (BPM) and is usually between 120 and 160 bpm. 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. It started bleeding lightly but it never stopped just got heavier. 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. So, you need to stay positive and hope for the best because stress is not good for the baby at all. You will be rescanned to make sure no further progress and two sonographers will check aswell. Thanks for moving over here. There was also no heartbeat visible. At 5 weeks your OB 'should' be able to see the heartbeat - my OB does a sono at 5 weeks to confirm viability. And if the mother already has a history of a few miscarriages, then the probability is quite higher in this crucial case. Happened to be with my first, turns out I ovulated super late. (You must log in or sign up to post here. Posted 15/1/21. I'm afraid it doesn't look good. 2005-2023Everyday Health, Inc., a Ziff Davis company. 1 Sadly, the reverse is also true. In general, the risk of miscarriage is much lower once the pregnancy has reached this point and a fetal heartbeat has been detected. 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). Positive vibes and prayers needed. 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. But a transvaginal ultrasound is able to find the baby's heartbeat quite early between 6 to 7 weeks. This was mine was 6w5d and we saw the heart beating.