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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?

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Dr. Jennifer Mcdonald
Dr. Jennifer Mcdonaldanswered
Gynecology 24 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.
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Dr. Devin Namaky
Dr. Devin Namakyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Yes: It is unlikely that you will miscarry. Nothing is for sure however.
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