Logan C. asked

👶  Ob Gyn

I confirmed with my OBGYN that there was no fetal heartbeat. I was measured at 8 weeks and 0 days on the 17th of Feb, at 7 weeks and 1 day on the 28th of Feb at the ER, and at 7 weeks and 2 days today. How can a baby shrink and what explains the 1 day growth? Also, is there any truth to the Doppler ultrasound sometimes not detecting the heartbeat at this stage?

April 15th, 2024

Cory T. answered

Once there is no fetal heartbeat, the baby may appear to shrink as it stops developing. The measurem...

April 15th, 2024

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