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What does it mean if a babys heart rate goes really low when youre having your ultrasound exam?

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Dr. Rodney Samaan answered

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Depends: Are you pregnant? If so that is called decels and can be of concern.

Dr Stern agreed

Answered 7/9/2017

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A member asked:

What does it mean if a babys heart rate goes really low when youre having your ultrasound exam?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rodney Samaan answered

Dr Stern agreed

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