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A member asked:

At how many weeks can i hear my babies heartbeat. i had a transvaginal scan 5w5d and they didn't hear heart beat. i am now 6w from conception.

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Embryo heartbeat: It is close to 12 weeks that you can hear a baby's heartbeat with a doppler. An ultrasound can detect it a little sooner. Doesnt mean anything is wrong, the baby just needs to grow a bit. :)

Dr Goebel agreed

Answered 11/6/2016

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