Declining betas at 12 weeks

[hhhking]

I am currently 12 weeks pregnant.  Last week I went to the ER due to a heavy bleed.  A bedside u/s was done and it showed the baby with a good heartbeat.  Betas were drawn and they were around 60,000.  A week later I was back in the ER due to increased spotting.  Another beta was drawn.  This time it was marginally lower in the range of 56, 000.  I was scheduled for an ultrasound the following day.  The u/s showed the baby measuring on track with a good heartbeat.  More blood work was drawn.  The beta was still on the decline, now in the 52, 000 range.  My question is, is the declining betas a concern?  At what point in the pregnancy do betas begin to drop, and what rate of decline is considered "normal"?

[PetiteWonder]

it is around 12 weeks that they do start to taper off and drop... I hope thats what it is.. I have no idea what a normal drop rate is as most doctors dont use them as a reference that late because its more important that you baby is measuring on track with a heartbeat...

[RmberMe69]

I am sure HCG is supposed to tapper off as you get further along. Sorry I couldn't be much help, I wish you all the best.