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In a pregnancy first trimester, when can we detect heartbeat of the unborn child?

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Depends: Using a typical, abdominal doppler to listen, typically around 12-13 weeks; using a vaginal probe with an ultrasound machine, you may be able to detect something as early as 7 weeks.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2015

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