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I'm 7 weeks pregnant my first ultra sound is this monday can i possibly hear the babies heart beat? and if not when's the soonest i can hear it??

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Dr. David Krulak answered

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Heartbeat: The baby's heart starts beating at the 6 week point, and it may be visible on ultrasound somewhere between 6-8 weeks. It can be heard on doppler somewhere between 10-12 weeks.

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Answered 2/6/2018

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A member asked:

I'm 7 weeks pregnant my first ultra sound is this monday can i possibly hear the babies heart beat? and if not when's the soonest i can hear it??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Krulak answered

Dr Maes agreed

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