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Early viability scan

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Emma543 · 01/04/2024 13:45

Hi all,
attended EPAU a week ago due to some spotting and back pain. Had bloods done and hcg came back at 4800 so also had an ultrasound scan (TV). On scan sonographer could see yolk sac and fetal pole but no heartbeat yet - dated at 5+5. They recorded it as an inconclusive scan and rebooked me for a week later repeat scan (now tomorrow).
has anyone ever been before told no heartbeat and gone back and everything ok?
I’ve got the worst anxiety I’m going to go and there’s going to be no heartbeat :(

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MG1614 · 01/04/2024 13:54

Before 7 weeks it's not certain you'll see a heartbeat. After 7 weeks if one isn't present it's less likely to be a good outcome. Easier said than done but try not to worry - definitely too early for you to conclusively expect a heartbeat and draw anything from the fact there wasn't one.

Bigbaby2024 · 01/04/2024 13:58

I had an IVF Viability scan at 5+6. Saw viability of pregnancy but no heartbeat. I had a bleed overnight and went back the next day. All was fine, and heartbeat seen - only 24 hours later but that day made all the difference

negomi90 · 01/04/2024 14:54

It can be normal not to see a heart beat at 5+5. I did IVF and had a choice between a scan at 6+0 or 7+5 and waited until the second date because I knew that I wouldn't cope if I didn't see a heart beat even knowing it was in the realms of normal.
🤞 For you scan tomorrow.

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Emma543 · 01/04/2024 18:32

Thankyou all so much for the kind words. Trying to keep positive for tomorrow but anxiety getting the better of me.
@Bigbaby2024 how crazy that one day can make the difference! X

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DCmum95 · 19/03/2025 10:11

Emma543 · 01/04/2024 18:32

Thankyou all so much for the kind words. Trying to keep positive for tomorrow but anxiety getting the better of me.
@Bigbaby2024 how crazy that one day can make the difference! X

Hi can I ask how this went for you? I’ve had complications so had a scan at epau and I am measuring 5 weeks 5 days, saw blob but no heartbeat. Was it ok for you? Xx

sel2223 · 19/03/2025 10:22

You wouldn't expect to see a heartbeat before 6 weeks, some don't see one until 7 weeks.
What you've described is normal for 5+5 and won't tell you anything about the viability of the pregnancy.
Good luck with your next scan

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Emma543 · 19/03/2025 13:17

sel2223 · 19/03/2025 10:22

You wouldn't expect to see a heartbeat before 6 weeks, some don't see one until 7 weeks.
What you've described is normal for 5+5 and won't tell you anything about the viability of the pregnancy.
Good luck with your next scan

Thanks so much.. baby now born and kicking away on her play mat! 😃

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Emma543 · 19/03/2025 13:18

DCmum95 · 19/03/2025 10:11

Hi can I ask how this went for you? I’ve had complications so had a scan at epau and I am measuring 5 weeks 5 days, saw blob but no heartbeat. Was it ok for you? Xx

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Sorry missed this comment, went back a week later to a heart beat!
a week can make so much difference are they rescanning you?
baby now 4 months old and kicking away on her play mat currently xx

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sel2223 · 19/03/2025 13:27

Emma543 · 19/03/2025 13:17

Thanks so much.. baby now born and kicking away on her play mat! 😃

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Oh wow! Hadn't realised this was a zombie thread, sorry.

Massive congratulations on your healthy baby. That's a great update

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