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Im 5 weeks pregnant today...where exactly is my baby in my belly and when wil the heart start to beat will i feel the heart beat?

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Dr. John Paas answered

U won't feel it: Fetal cardiac activity begins at about this time, and can be seen by sonogram at about 6 menstrual weeks. You will not be able to "feel" the baby's heart beat. Fetal movement is noticed by first-time moms at around 18 weeks gestation.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/31/2017

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A member asked:

Im 5 weeks pregnant today...where exactly is my baby in my belly and when wil the heart start to beat will i feel the heart beat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Paas answered

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

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