u/LuckyLadybug20

Fetal Heartrate

Would anyone mind sharing their experience with normal fetal heart rate around 6+1 or 6+2? My midwife called me today and really freaked me out. I have been spotting on and off since the weekend (always dark brown and very small amounts, not even enough to need a liner), and when I got sent in for an ultrasound the tech said that things look good. HR was 116 bpm at 6+1 or 6+2, and baby is measuring on time. Everything I can find online says that's good, but midwife said that's low and is sending me to be followed weekly by an early pregnancy assessment unit.

Is that truly low? I am beginning to doubt her assessment of it. My research is showing it's not, and also that minor brown spotting is fine. I will take the extra care anyway because I am grateful for it. Someone also pointed out to me that she is likely just being cautious, and I find that comforting, but I notice I feel very confused right now. The confusion is not helping the anxiety!

Any guidance would be so appreciated. TIA!

ETA: called midwife back for clarification. She was comparing my numbers to the 12 week numbers they get on the Doppler in office… so 6 weeks ahead of where I am. 116 is fine.

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u/LuckyLadybug20 — 1 day ago

Reposting because I got a better picture! First picture’s 10 DPO and second is 11 DPO! It’s definitely darker, so very excited! I still can’t believe this is real!

u/LuckyLadybug20 — 20 days ago