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Midwife couldn't find heartbeat at 16+2 weeks - could it be ok?

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IzzyWizzyletsgetbusy · 08/07/2010 17:56

Just had a thoroughly depressing 16 wk appointment and desperately looking for reassurance since midwife tried for ages but couldn't find a heartbeat

I had a dating scan at 7 weeks, another at 9+4 after some bleeding and the usual scan at 13 weeks and each time everything was fine. But now I'm in a complete panic - surely they should be able to pick up heartbeat by now?!

I've been a bit paranoid because I'm not as big as I thought I would be by now (tis baby 3) but I am slowly growing out of my clothes. Now obviously I'm wondering if something's gone horribly wrong.

I have to go to EPU for scan tomorrow, but just wondering how likely it is to be ok? Has anyone been here and had a positive outcome?

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Poohbearsmom · 10/07/2010 10:56

Sorry that thread is actually in the miscarriage/ pregnancy loss section.
Take care Izzy xxx

frasersmummy · 10/07/2010 10:58

oh izzywizzy I am soo sorry.. this is dreadful news.
I can clearly remember when I was my ds's scan and there was no heartbeat...its like your world has fallen apart.
Sending you love and hugs

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