There is still no fetal heartbeat at 68 days. Will there be one?

The fetal heartbeat will appear around six weeks of pregnancy, and it can usually be confirmed through B-ultrasound. If there is no fetal heartbeat after 68 days, it may be that the fetus has stopped developing. Pregnant women should be mentally prepared. In this case, there is basically no need to wait any longer. There are many reasons for this situation, which are directly related to genetic factors and lifestyle habits. Let us learn how to monitor the fetal heartbeat.

How to monitor fetal heart rate

1. Fetal heart rate monitoring is the abbreviation of fetal heart rate, fetal movement and uterine contraction chart. It is a chart that uses a fetal heart rate electronic monitor to record the fetal heart rate curve and uterine contraction pressure waveform for clinical analysis. It is the main detection method for correctly evaluating the condition of the fetus in the uterus. It uses microwave technology and is harmless to children. You only need to buy a fetal heart rate monitor or a fetal talk monitor.

2. The time for fetal heart monitoring is when the fetal heart rate can be heard at 12 weeks of pregnancy, but the fetal heart rate at this time is very weak and can only be heard with a Doppler fetal heart monitor or a fetal talker. The fetal heart rate can only be heard using a fetal heart rate stethoscope at 18 weeks. Generally, there is no need for self-monitoring using ultrasonic Doppler fetal heart rate monitor before 15 weeks of pregnancy.

For pregnant women between 15 and 28 weeks of gestation, it is safe to measure three times a day for one minute each time. For pregnant women after 28 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is fully differentiated and the time and frequency of monitoring can be extended. For high-risk pregnant women after 35 weeks of pregnancy (for example, pregnant women with gestational hypertension, hyperthyroidism, etc.), they should be hospitalized and have the fetal heart rate continuously monitored using a fetal heart rate monitor. If necessary, continuous monitoring can be provided for a long time (more than 1 hour).

Usually, you need to go to the hospital to check the fetal heart rate when you are 3 months pregnant. If there is no fetal heart rate at this time, there may be a problem with the fetus, and you need to follow the doctor's advice and take timely measures. If the couple wants to get pregnant again, they should go to the hospital to check for chromosomal problems first. Then, they should strictly avoid taking any drugs during pregnancy and stay away from chemically polluted environments.