When to have first checkup

First time parent here. We wanted and prefer to see the heartbeat on the first checkup/scan. Today, it's 5 weeks and 2 days. The question is "is 6th week checkup enough to see the heartbeat? Or 7th is better to make sure?" What is the recommended timing?

When to have first checkup
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Went on my 6th week and doc used vaginal scan which i dont like..go 8th week and above ao can scan on tummy instead..