Question 1

my fetus had a heart rate of 171 bpm at both 8 and 11 weeks. is this a healthy fetal heart rate at 11 weeks? my baby book says normal range is 120-160

Accepted Answer

Normal : The average fetal heart rate is between 110 and 160. As early as you are a heart rate of 170 is not a cause for concern

Question 2

what causes low fetal heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Many causes.: Bradyarrhythmias (heart block, hypothyroidism, drugs) can lower the fetal heart rate persistently, however the most common reason is cord or placental accidents that threaten the fetal well-being. Your obstetrician and/or perinatologist should be able to help you avoid this problem.

Question 3

what is the normal fetal heart rate at 11 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The normal fetal heart rate at 11 weeks gestation could be anywhere from 110 to 170 beats per minute.

Question 4

what is the average fetal heart rate at 6 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Fetal heart rate: When the fetal heart rate is first seen by ultrasound it ranges from 100 - 120 bpm. The normal range later in pregnancy is 120 - 160. With fetal movement it is even higher.

Question 5

is a fetal heart rate of 189 too high at 7 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Need rate and rhythm: At about 5 weeks the fetal heart is about the same as the mothers ( less than 100bpm) . By 9-10 weeks the fetal heart rate averages about 175bpm.  The fetus may have been under some distress or this may be normal. I would have it checked again at earliest convenience.  A uterine U/S can show if the fetal blood supply is adequate.

Question 6

what is a non-reassuring fetal heart rate tracing?

Accepted Answer

Babies tell us a lot: Monitoring a fetus by fetal hr, ultrasound or the expectant woman's perception of activity is important. No one test can tell us everything we need to know, but together they can tell us which babies might be better off delivered. If a baby is near term and the testing is worrisome then obstetric specialists or subspecialists might deliver. But conditions can change. Plus every case is different.

Question 7

is fetal heart rate 110 too low at 24 weeks?

Accepted Answer

There is no : Consensus about the normal fetal heart rate. Current international guidelines recommend 110-150 beats/min. Recent german study 2013 from munich concluded the range of 120-160 possibly better. During delivery different guidelines use but 110-160 still normal.

Question 8

low fetal heart rate decelerations, i'm worried!?

Accepted Answer

In labor?: How are you finding them? Checking at home or on a monitor in the hospital? Either way, go to your closest hospital and get checked to be sure that your baby is doing ok.

Good luck!

Question 9

whats wrong when low variability of fetal heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Acidosis.: Non-reassuring fetal heart tones include loss of beat to beat or short term variability. They are commonly used to monitor fetal status and determine timing/mode of delivery although they have an exceedingly high false-positive rate in predicting actual neurological impairment in the infant. They can be due to: acidosis; hypoxia; drugs; infection; sleep cycle; dehydration; anemia; thyroidopathies.

Question 10

what does it mean when fetal heart rate is low at 16 wks?

Accepted Answer

Probably not good: Heart reflects baby 's health.

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