[blparent] Ultrasound and Heartbeat

[Nikki Fugett Dobens]

Jennifer,
 I heard my daughter's heartbeat at 10 weeks.  That's about when they can 
pick it up on the doppler.  I have heard it depends on your size, sometimes, 
they pick it up at 12 weeks.  When you get an ultrasound, you can hear the 
heart when it starts beating.  Usually, it starts beating at 6 or 7 weeks. 
It is very fast at the beginning, but eventually, it slows down.
It does depend on the doctor how long you go past your due date.  For 
example, if you have gestational diabetes, they won't let you go long. I 
haveen't heard of doctors  letting someone go more than two weeks over, and 
I think that would be rare.
You usually get your first ultrasound at 12 weeks, unless another issue 
warrants it.  Good luck.  You will have so many wonderful experiences.
    Nikki
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jennifer Bazer" <jhipp25 at sc.rr.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:32 PM
Subject: [blparent] Ultrasound and Heartbeat


> Hello List,
>
> As I was reading Tammy's post about how much her baby weighs now, and that
> her doctor doesn't want her to go past her due date, I thought of a few
> questions.
>
> Approximately do you hear the heartbeat?  When do you have you first
> ultrasound?
>
> I guess it may depend on your doctor, but how long will a doctor normally
> weight after your due date passes, but they discuss inducing you?
>
> Thanks for all your help!
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