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6 weeks 4 days from last period. doc found yolk sac & fetal pole but didn't see a heartbeat. how worried should i be? what could be goin on?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Wouldn't expect : To see a heart beat at 6 weeks ...Relax & talk to your ob...Good luck.

Answered 12/10/2013

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