Pregnancy after Miscarriage
I have had two miscarriages in the past and recently just discovered I’m pregnant again. How soon can I see my doctor to get reassurance on my baby’s growth, and when will we be able to hear a heartbeat?
I’d recommend that you give your doctor a call right away. Sometimes a provider may want to check a mom’s progesterone level if she’s had more than one miscarriage. It’s scary to think about getting back on the emotional roller coaster again until you know that everything is ok.
Your provider may want you to have an ultrasound as early as 5-6 weeks after the first day of your last menstrual period. That’s as early as we can see a heart beat. Some may want to see you at 8-9 weeks – that’s about the earliest that most providers can hear a heartbeat. In any case, be sure to take your prenatal vitamin each day.
About The AuthorBarbara Dehn is a practicing Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, award winning author, and a nationally recognized health expert. Barbara wrote and publishes a series of innovative and award-winning women's health guides on Fertility, Pregnancy, and Breastfeeding. Her Blue Orchid Guides have been used by millions of women across the country and were designed to 'Empower Women with Information.'
Barbara practices with Women Physicians in the heart of Silicon Valley. She has over 20 years experience listening to and caring for women. She's helped countless women and couples navigate their way through pregnancy and the transitions of parenthood.
