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My wife had first ultrasound at 6 weeks. the doctor was able to see a sac, but no heartbeat. should she worry?
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No: Won't often see a heartbeat that early. Check again at 10-12 weeks.
Answered 11/3/2012
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No: No. This is the time when it is on the border of detecting a fetal heart rate. Please followup shortly however to make sure fetus is developing normally w another ultrasound.
Answered 6/6/2015
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