6 week scan no heartbeat

Hi all, I did an abdominal scan at the gynae at what I believe was 6 weeks based on LMP but the scan measured the gestational sac as 5 weeks, doctor said there is a yolk sac but no heartbeat found so will have to return 2 weeks later for another scan. It's measuring one week behind and now I'm worried that this is a missed miscarriage. Doesn't help that I'm 39 and this is my first ever pregnancy after trying for 2 years. Is it normal to measure behind time and no heartbeat at 6 weeks scan?

6 week scan no heartbeat
15 Replies
 profile icon
Write a reply

Hi, from experience, best to relax and not stress yourself especially in these 2 weeks of waiting as the stress hormones cortisol interferes with progesterone (needed for pregnancy). I didn’t know that last time and was so stressed out in my waiting and in hindsight it did me no good. Try to be stay joyful in the waiting (easier said than done) and distract yourself with other thoughts, definitely don’t go and Google yourself into fear! The gestational age based on LMP is not as accurate so cannot say for certain there should be a heartbeat now. 2 weeks later will be more indicative! Hang in there! Will pray for you :)

Read more
3y ago

yes, googling only made me more worried