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I m 3 months pregnant n went for sonography bt cud only hear d heartbeats as d doc said baby was sleeping n after much try cudn b awaken.is it normal?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably: If the doctor did not express concern it is probably ok. Usually they can see the baby at 12 weeks but it is dependent on where the ultrasound is done, the equipment and where the baby is in relation to the placenta. More time is needed and another ultrasound a bit later. Be hopeful.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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