I heard as early as 14 wks but the probability goes up if you wait longer. Do you not have a fetal photo or sneak peak ultrasound around you? They'll tell you.
I can tell you, From experience that a baby's heart is fully developed by week 18, which is why doctors do fetal echos between 18-24 weeks, it's the soonest they can visualize the heart without the bones getting in the way or "shadowing" it, and also the latest for them to detect holes and other issues.
There are many cases when a baby has a hole or two early on and as the baby grows and the heart continues to grow the holes close or get smaller on their own.
If you break embryonic and fetal development into thirds then when you are in your 28th week the baby begins its final third of development. (Gestation is 266 days or 38 weeks of development). So either way you look at it you are in your 3rd trimester!
From wikipedia-
During embryological development, some fetuses may form choroid plexus cysts. These fluid-filled cysts can be detected by a level II ultrasound (18–20 weeks gestation). The finding is relatively common, with a prevalence of ~1%. Choroid plexus cysts (CPC) can be an isolated finding, which confers a 1% (variable based on population studied) risk of fetal aneuploidy. The risk of aneuploidy increases to 10.5-12% if other risk factors or ultrasound findings are noted.
She said that the gestational and yolk sacs were visible but I will need to make an appointment in a week to come back to see the fetal pole and heartbeat, that it is just too soon to tell. She never mentioned what the two white dots inside the gestational sac were. Was it my baby, more than one, the beginnings of the fetal pole? Anyone know, or is it too early to know? Do the dots indicate fetal matter? Would she have been able to see anything inside this early?
I also had an u/s at 6 weeks where all they saw was a gestational sac (no yolk sac or fetal pole) by around 7 weeks there was a yolk sac, fetal pole and heart beat!! I think there are even women on here that have had to wait till closer to 8 weeks to see anything. My Dr. was also on the negative side, I think they feel the need to prepare you for the worst. (((HUGS))) The fact that your levels almost tripled is great! Let us know how your next appt goes!
If ur dr wasnt worried u really shouldnt. I FULLY understand why you are I'm soo sorry uve gone thru so mch... prayers and fingers crossed ypur baby keeps growing and youll have a happy healthy pregnancy and baby.. keep us posted.
Because their profession (doctors, ultrasound techs, etc) is all about the money.
Hi there
Just went for another internal ultrasound today (friday) and they found a gestasional sac and yolk sac same as on Monday but still no fetal pole. They measured me at 6 weeks 1 day today.. They said the gest sac and yolk sac had grown accordingly since Monday so that was reassuring but told me to come back in a week to see if they can find fetal pole and hbeat. I've heard all sorts of variations on when they can find hbeat anything from 6 up to 8 weeks. What do you think?
The baby only measured 1cm which from my research isnt as big as most are this far long however Im not panicking about that as Ive been told all fetal development is different. Ive also taken some comfort in how nauseated ive been which to me is a good sign, but not so fun! So as of now I am relaxed and excited!!
going for my 7 week ultrasound tomorrow - last time saw gestational sac and something that they thought was start of fetal pole. should i see heartbeat tomorrow?
Usually the 5th week you will see the gestational sac but maybe no fetal pole. By week 6-7 you should see the fetal pole and if you're lucky a heartbeat. By week 8 you should get a heartbeat. So if you are only 5 weeks it sounds like your development is very good seeing both a fetal pole and hb. Did he mention what the heartrate was?? I am not sure what the "likely" fetal pole means because if there is a heartbeat then there is definitely a fetal pole there!!
I went for an ultrasound yesterday thinking I was 6 weeks and they dated me at 5 weeks 3 days. They found a gestational sac and a yolk sac but said it was too early to see a fetal pole or heartbeat. they said come back in a week. Would that this seem right?
My girlfriend informed me yesterday (4th Feb 2010) that she has been HIV+ since 2005. We had unprotected sex (thrice) between 27th-30th November 2009. So, this is the 10th week. I plan on going for a test early next week. She says since her discovery of her status in 2005, she never took HIV medication because her CD4 has been up and the hospitals are aware she is not taking medication.
Now, i haven't had any related symptom. But, about 3rd week of December (i.e approx 3.
My 11 week ultrasound was great. I loved it. There's pictures on my profile here. They said that they were the clearest pictures they had ever gotten and were so impressed by how baby-ish he or she looked :) my 20 week scan in May 12th, I can't wait to see my baby again! !
is important to fetal lung development. The fetus gets all of its oxygen and nutrients through the placenta and umbilical cord---a process called fetal circulation.
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