no heartbeat at 6 weeks

i went for an ultrasound, they said the baby measured at 6 weeks but there was no heartbeat. is it possible that the baby can still be alive?


This discussion is related to No Fetal Heartbeat During Ultrasound at 6 weeks (LMP). Help! (ROBBI-please read).

[Estee_Marie]

Hi!  I would say, don't stress about it too much.  It is normal not to see a heartbeat at 6 weeks.  In fact, some doctors wont even do an ultrasound until week 8-10 to be sure.  Did the doctor tell you to come in again for another ultrasound?  Was everything else good with the tests?  Have faith!  Your baby might still be in there!

God bless!

[peekawho]

It may simply be too early.  I'm sure there are plans to repeat the ultrasound.

Let us know how you are doing.

[G8rgirl79]

Don't stress, ivz!  

We just went through the same thing. Due to bleeding and cramps I had 4 U/S and 3 sets of bloodwork in 1 1/2 weeks- we saw NOTHING on any U/S!  I was sure it was over and so miserable for the week we had to wait and then the 5th U/S (only 1 wk later) found all sacs and a fetal pole and a heartbeat!  

And we measured only 6w4ds, where we thought we were 7 weeks along.  A few days can make all the difference!  Let us know!

[elysea_p]

im having the same problem i measured 6 weeks 1 day and they seen the yolk sac and fetal pole but no heartbeat and the doctor is saying i should have a d&c if theres nothing in my next u/s This cannot be right. I had my last period in early october but have never had reg periods and the first appt i had the dr told me after doing an u/s i was only 3 1/2 maybe 4 wks but bc of my last period they were concerned bc they said i should have been 71/2 at the time but said its bc of irregukar periods and i just didnt ovulate when they thought. I went for my second appt 10 days later on dec 1 and the dr looked for the heartbeat didnt see one said i was 6 wks 1 day and that it was not normal bc he said u should be able to see it b4 the 6th week?!! what is going on?????