Fetal heartrate at 8w4d?

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Fetal heartrate at 8w4d?

Postby Lizzie11 » Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:32 am

I had my 8 week ultrasound today and the doctor said the heart was beating at 160 bpm. Does this sound like a normal heart rate for 8-9 weeks? I'm concerned it's too low, but the doc said it's fine. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
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Postby orionslight » Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:37 am

sounds great!!
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Postby tarmaradkins » Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:46 am

sounds great mine was at 162 at 8 weeks :)
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Postby Cayman4 » Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:24 am

Sounds good. :)
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Postby HappyGoLucky » Tue Feb 14, 2012 1:22 pm

sounds great!!
it'll go up and down like ours does too.

don't worry, it's perfect for your baby!
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Postby KJ511 » Tue Feb 14, 2012 2:07 pm

We just had 160 at 12 weeks. "Normal" is 140-180, so you're right in the middle! No worries! :)
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Postby Lizzie11 » Tue Feb 14, 2012 5:06 pm

Great! Thanks for the input.
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Postby alanatx » Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:43 pm

The HB for my lil bean at 8wks 3days was 160! Doc told me that it was a great hb!
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Postby JADE0199 » Tue Feb 21, 2012 4:11 pm

no, not low at all. very nice and strong! Congrats!
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Postby LaurensMom » Tue Feb 21, 2012 9:03 pm

Our little one varied between 155-170 at around 8 weeks. Sounds perfect!
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Postby Cinder4320 » Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:43 am

Totally normal. my son was always right around 150. This baby was higher at 9 wks but has since slowed a bit.
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