U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
Canada
A 27-year-old female asked:

I saw my babies heartbeat on a ultrasound at 7weeks, does that mean my chances of miscarriage are really low now?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jennifer Mcdonald
Dr. Jennifer Mcdonaldanswered
Gynecology 23 years experience
Good sign: Seeing a heartbeat on ultrasound is certainly encouraging. Miscarriage rates are thought to be in the 5% range once a heartbeat is detected.
5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Ali agrees1 doctor agrees
Dr. Devin Namaky
Dr. Devin Namakyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 15 years experience
Yes: It is unlikely that you will miscarry. Nothing is for sure however.
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Ask doctors free
Educational text
Free
Talk to a doctor
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Related questions

A 36-year-old female asked:
I had my first ultra sound at 7 weeks. Fetus had heartbeat of 144 and measured 6w6d. When I meant with OB she said gesational sac was irregular and possible sign of miscarriage. Any hope for it fixing itself? Have scan in a few days.
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 31-year-old female asked:
What is the risk of miscarriage after the heartbeat is seen on a 6 week ultrasound?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 30-year-old female asked:
First ultrasound showed healthy fetus, second ultrasound no fetus or heartbeat. Did I have a miscarriage?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 33-year-old female asked:
At 6 weeks heartbeat;At 7 non but some growth.No symptom of miscarriage. Without checking HCG or 2nd ultrasound sent for D&C.Is that rushed decision?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
A 20-year-old female asked:
Ultrasound yesterday morning and saw my 9 week olds heartbeat. My doc said everything perfect. Later that nighhad a miscarriage. How can she miss that?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Last updated Jan 23, 2018

Found in:

Female health›Miscarriage›Sonogram

People also asked

What are my odds of miscarrying? At ultrasound 8w2d, baby measured only 6 w. The heartbeat was 131. There was debris in the sac with the baby
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Is a heartbeat of 105 at 6 weeks & 4 days a healthy heartbeat. Also baby measured a week behind from my first ultrasound, is that a sign of miscarriage?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
What are the chances of miscarriage after heartbeat is heard on ultrasound at 8 weeks? I've had one previous early miscarriage and no live births.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
At 9.5 weeks with twins, heartbeats were 167 and babies are 2.7cm & 3cm. At this point, what are the chances of miscarrying one or both twins?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Can a vanishing twin actually be hidden? I am 35 have and have 10 living children, 4 miscarriages . 6 week sonogram clearly showed 1 baby. 8 week sonogram showed 1 baby with heartbeat and another sac partially hidden behind baby. It definitely wasn't eas
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

Product

Company

HIPAACompliant
LegitScriptCertified
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2022 HealthTap, Inc.