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is it possible to see a fetal pole in the womb, but for heartbeat tests to be negative?

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Dr. Allison Urrutia
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 14 years experience
No fetal heart beat: Yes. The fetal pole is seen before fetal heart tones. At about 6 weeks the fetal heart tones are seen. Ultrasounds before this time may not see fetal heat tones.
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