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MADLEYN
Feb 5, 2013, 12:43 AM
I had my first ultra sound yesterday 4/2/2013 and measured 6 weeks and 4days pregnant and the fetus is 6mm.

The doctor did not see any heartbeat should I worry?

I really am stressed out.

ScottGem
Feb 5, 2013, 04:14 AM
Was the doctor worried?

tickle
Feb 5, 2013, 07:36 AM
You have to realize that at six weeks the fetus is no bigger then a pea, so it would be near impossible to detect a heartbeat unless extremely diligent. Call your doctor instead of stressing out. I am sure you are stressing for nothing and will have to learn to be well informed and ask questions when you see your doctor.

J_9
Feb 5, 2013, 07:40 AM
Was the ultrasound abdominal or transvaginal? As tickle said, at 6 weeks it's really early to be looking for a heartbeat. The earliest I have seen is 9 weeks.

Fr_Chuck
Feb 5, 2013, 07:57 AM
Agree, I see no issue if you are just 6 week pregnant