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asked Jun 5, 2022 in Baby Health During Pregnancy by Khadija
Is it normal to not see the baby during a 6-week abdominal scan if I didn't have a full bladder at the time of the scan? I'm concerned that I may have had a miscarriage.
Artificial Intelligence Health Assistant's Answer

It is possible for the baby not to be visible during a 6-week abdominal scan, especially if you did not have a full bladder. A full bladder helps push the uterus up and makes it easier to visualize the baby. If your bladder was not full, it may have affected the visibility of the fetus. However, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider for further evaluation and reassurance. They may recommend additional tests or scans to confirm the viability of your pregnancy.

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answered Jun 16, 2022 by anonymous
What scan did u have?

It would have to be a vaginal sono and even then it's very tiny. I did a 6wk scan and there was barely visibility. Wait a bit. Hope it goes well! 
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answered Jun 16, 2022 by Bryony H
Hiya lovely, it's normal and very common not to be able to see baby at 6 weeks. It's so small and hard to detect. I've been told they are going to wait for me to be 8-9 weeks before they scan me for that very reason. I'm bigger build as well with a bit of a tummy. One of my best friends had a scan at about 7 weeks and they couldn't find it.... She now has a 8 month old.

Try not to go down a Google rabbit hole as tempting as it may be and just trust your body xxxx. All the best to you and baby xxx

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