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My fetus had a heart rate of 171 bpm at both 8 and 11 weeks. is this a healthy fetal heart rate at 11 weeks? my baby book says normal range is 120-160

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Normal : The average fetal heart rate is between 110 and 160. As early as you are a heart rate of 170 is not a cause for concern

Answered 2/2/2017

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