Comments on: quiet heartbeat at 9 weeks; should i be concerned?

By: Morley

Morley — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:12 +0000

Its still very early. My midwife listened at 11 weeks, had a hard time tracking down the little bean and hearing the heartbeat. She said that was quite common at first. I’m now 20 weeks and the baby is thriving. I wouldn’t get overly concerned because if she were concerned she would’ve sent you for and ultrasound. Some practitioners wouldn’t even try listening til after 10 weeks.

Don’t let anyone here panic you. If you are really concerned about it page your midwife to reassure you…and try to stop reading her notes over her shoulder

Good luck.

By: Vin C

Vin C — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:12 +0000

go to a doctor to make sure

By: due december 21st 08

*due december 21st 08* — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:12 +0000

You should ask her. If shes your midwife these are things she should be explaining to you. If there was a problem she would have to report that to you. She can’t keep secrets about your babys health from you. If bb’s heartbeat was between 120-180 you shouldn’t be worried.

By: Robin G

Robin G — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:12 +0000

Don’t worry - its really hard to hear until about 12 weeks.

By: lostlittlefaireyonearth24

lostlittlefaireyonearth24 — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:12 +0000

well because most of the time at 8 weeks they can’t hear the heartbeat on the doppler, usually it’s at 16 weeks that they hear it on the doppler because at 8 weeks the baby is very small so the heartbeat isn’t going to be very loud.

By: cajuninafrica

cajuninafrica — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:12 +0000

If she didnt say anything to you about it then dont worry about it. If you are worried about it then ask her.

By: davie j

davie j — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:12 +0000

Yahoo won’t let me answer your question without violating me so there you go!

By: Baby #1!

Baby #1! — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:02:12 +0000

The baby was possibly in a weird position and that early they are really competing with your heartbeat and pulse as well. Don’t be alarmed and pick apart every little detail. If your midwife was concerned you would know it. They don’t hide stuff like that from you. If you could hear the baby through the doppler at 9 weeks that is great. I heard my baby at 9 weeks as well and she is healthy as can be at 29 weeks today so just relax and enjoy your pregnancy. If you look into every detail like this you will stress yourself way out hun.