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Should I Be Worried About Slow Heart Rate Of Fetus?
I had an ultra sound today where I was confirmed to be 6 weeks and 2 days pregnant. The fetus has a heartbeat of 117 and upon going to work a lot of the girls with children had claimed that this is weird because theirs were in the 130 plus range. Should I be worried about this?
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
Hi,
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There is no need to worry. The heart rate in early pregnancy is usually on the lower side. A rate of 117 is OK. As the baby grows, it will increase and higher rates will be established.
These results are common during early first trimester and not a cause of worry. enjoy your pregnancy and have a safe delivery.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Thanks for choosing health care magic.
There is no need to worry. The heart rate in early pregnancy is usually on the lower side. A rate of 117 is OK. As the baby grows, it will increase and higher rates will be established.
These results are common during early first trimester and not a cause of worry. enjoy your pregnancy and have a safe delivery.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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