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What Could Be The Reason For Ultrasound Showing No Heartbeat For Baby?

What causes no heartbeat? Hi, I am an expectant mother 10weeks4days along with my pregnancy. During my last u/s my doctor said no heartbeat was found and It still measured 9w4days. No miscarriage , no bleeding,my breast is still heavy and I was given 1week to come back for another u/s. What could be the cause?
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
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OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine 's  Response
Hi dear and thanks for your query.

If by ultrasound heart beat is not found ,show that your pregnancy has stopped .
If you are 10 weeks 4 days and ultrasound measured as 9 weeks and 4 days it stopped before one week.
Consult with your doctor ,which method of abortion do you need,
medical or surgical(D&C or D&A)

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What Could Be The Reason For Ultrasound Showing No Heartbeat For Baby?

Hi dear and thanks for your query. If by ultrasound heart beat is not found ,show that your pregnancy has stopped . If you are 10 weeks 4 days and ultrasound measured as 9 weeks and 4 days it stopped before one week. Consult with your doctor ,which method of abortion do you need, medical or surgical(D&C or D&A) ALL THE BEST