Heartbeat Detected

I just had an ultrasound today (6 weeks). The baby's heartbeat was detected and was at 122. The dr & nurse this is good and definitely lowers the possibility of miscarriage. Is this true? If a heartbeat is detected, does it mean my chances of miscarriage are low?

[dylansmommy]

hi sorry to tell you this but my sister show the hb on an u/s then about 3 weeks later she lost it .


  amanda

[blessed_mommy]

Detecting the heartbeat is a good sign but still no guarantee.  I would remain optimistic.  As you reach 12 and 13 weeks your chances of miscarriage become more slim.

[tinad]

I have always heard that the chances of m/c decrease once you've heard the heartbeat. Congrats on your BFP and have a happy nine months!

[brentlie]

At least you have seen the heartbeat.  I am 7 weeks and still worried to death mine want have one.  I think it is a great sign!  I have always heard it did lower your chances after you see a hearbeat!  Congrats!

[JJety]

Yes, after hearing/seeing the heartbeat your chances are lower.  Then after you get through your first trimester the chances are really really low.

Good luck and Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

[mommie2]

Yes, once you have seen the hb this does lower the chances of a mc. It is a good sign to see a hb. good luck and keep positive.

[dandeelyon]

Once the heartbeat has been detected, the rate for miscarriage goes down to between 7 and 10% chance of miscarriage (depends on whos statistics you look at).  There are no guarantees of course but things sound good for you at this time.

Good luck.

[nanis]

Yes. a heart beat is a heartbeat.With my m/c I did'nt even see sac(ectopic).I would have been over the moon with a h/b.Congrats, don't worry & enjoy your lil bean**nanis

[5preg2B]

I've seen the h/b on both of my losses therefore I really don't think it means anything.  just have hope and relish in the fact that you are preggo..

[tinam76]

Thank you! Yes I am very excited. We have been trying for close to 2 years and had a m/c in Feb. They followed my hcg levels which stil seemed to slowly increase. So finally had a D&C in March. Its been a long year. I turn 30 next week and this is the BEST BIRTHDAY GIFT that I could have asked for!

[AmySu]

Hello there.   I just went through my first IVF.   My first beta was 42 and my second 159.  On Friday I started having very dull cramps.   No blood but a little discoloration after I use the restroom.   Sat. I went in for my first ultrasound.   The Dr. could not see a sac, heartbeat, nothing.   I am so so scared that this pregancy is over.   I was 6 weeks 2 days when I went in.    Can anyone offer advise?   My fertility clinic will be calling me shortlly with my blood work results.   It is so hard to wait.   Thank you in advance!!!   Amy

[deanne11]

I'm praying for you.  The heartbeat so early is a great sign!!! Hold onto to that.
I just went for 3 u/s and no hb deteceted in any one, just had a d&e on Friday.

I'm so happy God gave your little one a strong hb.

God Bless

[tinam76]

Amy, it could just be that you are early. I went in for an u/s last week and they didn't see anyting but the gestational sac. And last week they thought I measured at 6 weeks. So today, when they saw everything, they changed the date and now I am 6 weeks. Maybe you will have to follow up with another u/s. Hang in there. I know the feeling about waiting. Just try not to stress. Keeping you in my prayers!

[gml24]

I think the main reason seeing a heartbeat so early reduces the risk of miscarriage is because it at least rules out the possibility of a blighted ovum, which is the cause of 50% of miscarriage, so seeing the heartbeat cuts your risk of miscarriage in half.

[Elicam]

I have been told the same thing, that once you hear a heartbeat your chances lower slightly.

[Kehunc]

My RE also said it reduces your risk of miscarriage.  He said now I have around 8 % chance of miscarriage, as opposed to almost 50% before since I have PCOS.  The people posting that they saw a heartbeat then unfortunantly lost the baby are part of that 8%.  Congratulations!  We just saw the heartbeat today at 6w6d, 170.  We are estatic.  

[M2B]

Sounds good! Congratulations. KUP!