thread: How early can doplar pick up heartbeat?

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  1. #1
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    Nov 2008
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    I'm not sure what the earliest is hon but don't be too shocked if they can't find it as that is quite common. I had a fall at 20 weeks and went straight to my OB for a checkup. The midwife used a doppler but told me that she wouldn't be suprised if they couldn't find the heartbeat on it even at 20 weeks. We did hear it thumping away immediately which was a huge relief.

    Just try not to worry if they can't find it. The position of your placenta has a lot to do with it too and you won't know where your placenta is positioned until one of your major scans (12 or 20 weeks).

    I hope you do get to hear that beautiful galloping sound though. Good luck!

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    Dec 2008
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    my dr tried 2 days ago and couldnt find a heartbeat,and im 18 weeks...turns out bub had its feet over its head so that made it a lil harder