Is it normal to not hear a heartbeat at 6 weeks of pregnancy?

Question

I had my first check-up two days ago and the doctor mentioned that the size of the gestational sac is smaller than expected for 6 weeks. After the scan, he changed his statement and said it could be a one-week delay and asked me not to worry. Additionally, he couldn't detect a heartbeat during the scan and asked me to come back for another check-up in two weeks. Is it abnormal to not hear a heartbeat at 42 days (6 weeks) of pregnancy?

Answer 1

They can usually measure heartbeat on ultrasound around 7 to 8 weeks. Using a doppler it can take up to week 14 to get a reading. Depending on placenta location.

Answer 2

Same thing happened to me yesterday. I'm 5wks 2 days and he only saw the gs no heartbeat. He asked that I see him in 2 wks

Answer 3

Samething happened to me in last pregnancy, came back in two weeks to find out I miscarried. They was hoping for the best n so was I.