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asked Aug 15, 2018 in Baby Health During Pregnancy by anonymous
My first ultrasound is scheduled for today and I'm feeling nervous. Is it possible to hear or see a heartbeat during the ultrasound at 6 weeks and 4 days?
Artificial Intelligence Health Assistant's Answer

During your first ultrasound at 6 weeks and 4 days, it is possible to hear or see a heartbeat. However, it may not always be detectable at this early stage of pregnancy. The visibility of the heartbeat depends on various factors such as the position of the embryo, the quality of the ultrasound machine, and the expertise of the technician performing the scan. In some cases, you may only be able to see a flickering motion on the screen, indicating cardiac activity. It's important to keep in mind that every pregnancy is different, and not being able to detect a heartbeat at this stage does not necessarily indicate any problems. If you don't hear or see a heartbeat during this ultrasound, your healthcare provider may schedule another one in a few weeks to reassess.

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answered Jan 20, 2019 by anonymous

Hi. You should.

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answered Jan 25, 2019 by Sam

No not antill 16 weeks pregnant 

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answered Feb 1, 2019 by anonymous

Yes! I heard mine in the 6th week

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answered Feb 20, 2020 by Pertunia
Hi im 7 weeks 6 days and i found out today.....i heard the heart beat and the Doctor said that everything is fine with the baby 

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