I did some research and in many different sources it said: A normal fetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 beats per minute and can vary within this range. Sometimes, the heartbeat will fluctuate down to 100 and up to 180 with no problems.
My doctor doesn't give the heartrate number either. (At least not yet. I'm 12 weeks.) She just tells me its strong.
I wouldn't worry if I were you. It sounds like everything is fine.
When I went to my OB and then the ER at 7 weeks, the baby's heartrate was in the mid-140s and everyone said that was great. I had an ultrasound at my first trimester screening this week and it was 147. Again, the tech thought that was great. Everything I've read has said between 120-160 is fine. I know everything little thing freaks us out now, but I wouldn't worry at all if I was you.
155 is perfect!!! I don't know why your doc would say "they like to see it over 160" -- mine has ranged from 120 at 6 weeks, 170 at 8 weeks, and mostly in the 140's lately (30.5 weeks). I think your baby has a wonderful, strong hb!!
With my pregnancy with my DD, her heartbeat consistently -- from 12 weeks till the end -- was in the 150s. And I'll tell you, she's a happy and perfectly healthy little girl. Don't worry. That sounds great to me!
My first PG. The heart beat at 12 weeks were 136. The doc didn't seem worried. My son is a healthy, strong as cow little boy. It is my first time hear 160 is the criteria to be normal.
Hey, Heather,
I just had an u/s last week at 8w1d.
I did some research and in many different sources it said: A normal fetal heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 beats per minute and can vary within this range. Sometimes, the heartbeat will fluctuate down to 100 and up to 180 with no problems.
My doctor doesn't give the heartrate number either. (At least not yet. I'm 12 weeks.) She just tells me its strong.
I wouldn't worry if I were you. It sounds like everything is fine.
Thanks ladies!
Wow!
He said "we like to see it above 160".
155 is perfect!!! I don't know why your doc would say "they like to see it over 160" -- mine has ranged from 120 at 6 weeks, 170 at 8 weeks, and mostly in the 140's lately (30.5 weeks). I think your baby has a wonderful, strong hb!!
Nicole H
With my pregnancy with my DD, her heartbeat consistently -- from 12 weeks till the end -- was in the 150s. And I'll tell you, she's a happy and perfectly healthy little girl. Don't worry. That sounds great to me!
Kristen