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I'm 20 weeks preg.had us last week n fetal heart rate was 120 then 68. after 2 days had fetal echo it was 138.today it was 62 then 72 what cd cause it?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Heart block ? : This sounds quite abnormal. You should contact your doctor and ask ask for an explanation. It is possible the ultrasound detected a fetal arrhythmia. Normally this would be discussed in great detail during the visit with the patient though.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 12/16/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 20 weeks preg.had us last week n fetal heart rate was 120 then 68. after 2 days had fetal echo it was 138.today it was 62 then 72 what cd cause it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Higginbotham agreed

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