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2 ultrasounds, 5 weeksthen 7 weeks only 1 heartbeat 72bpm, heavy bleeding and cramps, could it be a vanishing twin miscarriage with no twins on u/s?

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Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience

Does not look good: Fetal htbeat should be much faster u need a follow-up us in 1 week.

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