6w3d heart rate 79bpm - I am scared..

[LittleOne76]

This isn't a good sign is it? Would be grateful for your thoughts/ experiences. I am going to talk to Mw tomorrow... Am so worried.

[Lou9]

Hiya littleone76
I can not comment as to wether this is not good, just hope everything is ok for you, will keep everything crossed for you xxxxx

[belgo]

They don't usually listen to the heartbeat, it's way too early. usually you can see a heart beat with the ultrasound but they don't usually count it.

Did you use a doppler yourself? if so, it is possible you picked up your own heartbeat.

[LittleOne76]

thanks Lou and Belgo. No - it was done at an early pregnancy scan. I went and had another one today (about 10 days after the last one) and it's good news. It's within normal range for growth and there was a heart beat that was beating away, again within the normal limits. Was so scared they'd see a very very slow heart beat or no heart beat at all. I feel so relieved and lucky.

[belgo]

That's great news. When I was scanned at this stage of pregnancy, they told me they don't count the heartbeat as it is inaccurate. The fact that there is a heartbeat is very good.

Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy!

[Lou9]

I am so pleased for you :o) you can now enjoy your pregnancy, good luck to you and all the best for the future xxxx