Hi everyone,
Looking for some thoughts and experiences from people who may have been through something similar.
There were two previous pregnancies:
- An IVF pregnancy in 2018 which reached around 7–8 weeks with a heartbeat before ending as a missed miscarriage.
- A natural pregnancy in 2021 which also reached around 7–8 weeks with a heartbeat before ending as a missed miscarriage.
After years of investigations and fertility testing, no clear answer has ever been found.
There is now a new natural pregnancy. A scan at 6+4 showed a 6.7 mm embryo with a heartbeat. A follow-up scan today measured the embryo at 11 mm (around 7+2) with a heartbeat still present.
The embryo has grown, which is reassuring, but we’re worried because the heart rate measured 96 bpm. The scan was done externally and the sonographer explained that it wasn’t measured using the usual Doppler method because it’s still very early. Has anyone had a similar experience with a seemingly low early heartbeat and gone on to have a successful pregnancy?
Any experiences would be greatly appreciated while we wait for our follow-up scan next wee