Is it normal to have a fetal heartbeat of 136 bpm at 34 weeks measured by a fetal Doppler?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Normal. The average fetal heart rate at 34 weeks of pregnancy is 139 beats per minute. Abnormal fetal heart rate conditions include: a fetal heartbeat exceeding 160 beats per minute, or fewer than 120 beats per minute, or an irregular heartbeat with rapid and slow intervals, or intermittent stopping and starting, etc., all of which are considered abnormal.