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Can a fetal heart beat be seen at 5 weeks pregnant?

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Usually not...: 5 weeks is too early to see the heart beat...Usually better seen at 8-12 weeks.

Dr Herrington agreed

Answered 3/9/2015

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