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I am six weeks, five days pregnant. the heartbeat was only 86 bpm. the tech said it was normal, but is it really low? will i most likely miscarry?

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Dr. Donald Collins answered

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Your heartbeat?: Sounds like they were hearing your heartbeat. I would check with your doctor to be sure baby's heartbeat is ok. Heart rate does not correlate with miscarriage.

Dr Kleerekoper agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

I am six weeks, five days pregnant. the heartbeat was only 86 bpm. the tech said it was normal, but is it really low? will i most likely miscarry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Collins answered

Dr Kleerekoper agreed

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