Low fetal heart rate

[badsam]

Would like to know what can cause a low fetal heart rate at 18 weeks of pregnancy.

[badsam]

I don't know how low it is. Was in shock and just didn't think to ask.  I was in a bit of a panic as 2 years ago I had a missed miscarriage at 16 wks, so when the doc said it was low everything just started flooding back about the miscarriage.  I go for a scan tomorrow, so hopefully I will find out more.

[peekawho]

How low is it?  HCG and prolactin levels will not have any bearing or impact on this.  Do not follow any advice about taking testosterone or anything else, unless your doctor instructs you to.

What exactly is the fetal heart rate?

[badsam]

Thanks for your suggestions, I will try them.  No my prolactin levels have not been checked.  How/why would this affect the baby's heartbeat?  I also don't know my hcg levels. Thanks again for your time.

[Mona93]

Just a guess but have you checked prolactin levels?  How is your hcg?  You can lower your prolactin by not eating dairy and taking some testosterone.  This should help the baby's heartbeat.  Testosterone can be found in polyamines (EROSYN product -herbal store - take in very small crumble amounts to start as will detox the prolactin and cause dark urine for 1/4 day.) Drink water to flush.  Testosterone can also be found in green tea so try a cup here or there.  When I take T my skin smells more of hcg so it's upping the preg hormone.  Truly - it works!