Patient's question:
Hello, when I went for antenatal care today, the doctor said my baby's fetal heartbeat was too weak and recommended an ultrasound. But I'm afraid it might be harmful to the baby, so I don't want to do it. I scheduled another check-up with the doctor for the 27th, but I'm very worried in my heart, afraid something is wrong with the baby. Yesterday was my 13th week of pregnancy. Could my baby be in trouble?First follow-up question: I sent this to the wrong place.
Doctor's answer:
After 35 days of pregnancy, an ultrasound examination is required to detect the gestational sac. Therefore, the ultrasound may be slower, as the implantation of the fertilized egg takes about a week. The blood HCG level rises fastest after pregnancy, and a blood HCG test can show results one week after pregnancy. In your case, it is recommended to rest and maintain the pregnancy to prevent the possibility of fetal demise.