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When is it a good time to get your 1st ultrasound to see your baby/heart beat? i am 5 weeks pregnant. and anxious to see my baby.

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8 to 10 weeks: We can often pick up the FHT's(fetal heart rate)) at 8 weeks by ultrasound during pregnancy.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/17/2015

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