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A member asked:

Had a vg us @4wk 3d from lmp &we could see only the sac. dr said baby might not have formed. is it too soon to see something @4wks 3 days from lmp?

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Dr. Norman Solberg answered

Yes: Even a sac is often not seen at 4wk 3d. You won't see the fetus or heartbeat until 5-6 weeks.

Answered 1/18/2014

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Paid for a private 3d scan at 14w4d and in one of the pictures my son looks like he has no chin. Ultrasound tech said dont worry babies are still developing alot at this stage. Can this be a true physical defect or perhaps just the angle? Nervous?

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By LMP I am 7w4d today. U/s 2 weeks ago told me turning 5w. Only sac, baby barely visible. Today, fetal pole and hb but baby measuring 5w6d. Problem?

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Am six weeks after lmp. Gyn saw a normal sac size and thickness. No hb using normal ultrasound. He said normal not see hb untill 8 week by vaginal ult?

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I'm supposed to be 7wk preg.(lmp 1/28)my hCG #s have been 8968, 8956, 12000.No baby seen in u/s.Yolk sac present & was measured @5w6d. Is it a late ovu?

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