OHbaby! Forums : When could midwife hear heartbeat? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 07 May 2026 02:38:49 +0000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:21:46 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31387 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : Yay Azza-awesome news you must...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929993&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929993 Author: lillibit
Subject: 31387
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 5:21pm

Yay Azza-awesome news you must have one very healthy baby in there. Enjoy your buzz!!!]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:21:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929993&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929993 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : Yah! That&#039;s fantastic ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929784&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929784 Author: EmDee
Subject: 31387
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 3:29pm

Yah! That's fantastic ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:29:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929784&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929784 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : Aw thats good news ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929720&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929720 Author: High9
Subject: 31387
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 2:46pm

Aw thats good news ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:46:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929720&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929720 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : yay that&#039;s awesome ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929614&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929614 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 31387
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 1:50pm

yay that's awesome]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:50:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929614&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929614 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : Yay!! Excellent news. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929596&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929596 Author: Joscia
Subject: 31387
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 1:44pm

Yay!! Excellent news. ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:44:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929596&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929596 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : Just got back and the midwife...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929280&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929280 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 31387
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 11:16am

Just got back and the midwife was able to hear the heartbeat

Think I'll be grinning from ear to ear all day now!]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:16:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929280&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929280 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I got to hear our little boys...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929145&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929145 Author: Bubie
Subject: 31387
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 10:02am

I got to hear our little boys at 11 weeks, didnt expect to but the midwife had a little listen and there it was ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:02:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=929145&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#929145 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : From memory my Midwife heard mine...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=927848&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#927848 Author: Twinboys2b
Subject: 31387
Posted: 07 February 2010 at 9:12am

From memory my Midwife heard mine at 8weeks!!!! And 4 weeks later we realised why it was so strong!!! Just thought we were lucky to be able to hear it (them), little did we know there were 2. I was tiny as well.

Good luck with it all.
]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:12:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=927848&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#927848 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : My MW couldn&#039;t find the heartbeat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=925041&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#925041 Author: MamaT
Subject: 31387
Posted: 05 February 2010 at 9:15am

My MW couldn't find the heartbeat at 11weeks so I went back the following week and another midwife couldn't find it either, had the nuchal scan at 13weeks and could see it beating away quite strongly but didn't actually hear it until 15 weeks and I wasn't carrying much fat at all, was 50kg pre-pregnancy

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:15:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=925041&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#925041 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : So there&#039;s hope she might...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924868&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924868 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 31387
Posted: 05 February 2010 at 1:01am

So there's hope she might be able to hear it - I'll see if she will try.

I've lost weight with all this MS so no extra fat on me at the moment, hope that makes it easier!]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:01:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924868&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924868 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I&#039;m pretty fat and I heard...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924861&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924861 Author: mamanee
Subject: 31387
Posted: 05 February 2010 at 12:01am

I'm pretty fat and I heard the heartbeat at about 11 weeks with Sam and 12 weeks with Jamie.   Some babies like to hide too!]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:01:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924861&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924861 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : My MW wouldnt try before 13 weeks....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924758&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924758 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 9:34pm

My MW wouldnt try before 13 weeks. A girl of similar stature to me found it with her own doppler at 11 weeks (trying every few days for a few mins at a time from about 9.5w). Maybe ask her to try and find it or send you for a scan... either way you win Maybe look into getting your own doppler (about 50$ from TM i think) for those weeks post NT scan before you can feel it move (if you think you will continue to worry.
Im sure bubs is fine though ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:34:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924758&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924758 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I was about 11 weeks when I heard...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924730&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924730 Author: SquishysMum
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 9:14pm

I was about 11 weeks when I heard the HB, had panicked about getting to the 12 week scan with my mum and finding no baby! Was the best sound in the world, I still remember it so clearly.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:14:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924730&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924730 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : troutpout wrote:I was 10 weeks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924712&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924712 Author: Roses are Red
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 9:03pm

Originally posted by troutpout troutpout wrote:

I was 10 weeks when I heard bubs for first time, mw was quite surprised but I was very skinny then.... at 28 weeks I'm not skinny anymore lol!!!


I had some bleeding at 10w5d and my MW didnt want to send me for another scan after I had one at 8w for bleeding so I went in and it took about 8 mins (she did warn me it could take a while and she might not find it) but she found the heartbeat and I have LOTS AND LOTS of padding so its possible but sometimes they cant.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:03:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924712&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924712 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : Im a larger size and we heard...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924608&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924608 Author: Tastic
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 8:04pm

Im a larger size and we heard it about 14 weeks. although my mw said she doesnt even try earlier then that]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:04:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924608&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924608 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : 15wks for me - and i&#039;m a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924528&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924528 Author: MissAngel
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 7:08pm

15wks for me - and i'm a fatty. Was the same last time with Thomas.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:08:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924528&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924528 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I was 12wks when I heard Isla...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924504&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924504 Author: Richie
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 6:39pm

I was 12wks when I heard Isla for the first time although before MW checked to see if she could hear anything, she did say that a lot of people don't hear heartbeat until 15wks so not to worry if nothing came up. Someone I know who is quite a bit larger couldn't hear heartbeat at 12wks and MW told her it was due to the extra layers of fat (which I thought was a bit rough!). Heartbeat showed up at her scan tho.
Try not to worry too much hun! Good luck ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:39:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924504&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924504 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I think I was around 10 weeks...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924383&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924383 Author: ooEvaoo
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 4:44pm

I think I was around 10 weeks when first heard heart beat...and I had plenty of padding! lol. Fingers crossed it all goes well.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:44:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924383&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924383 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : With my first my mw didn&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924377&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924377 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 4:41pm

With my first my mw didn't even try to listen till 16 weeks and with 2nd (different mw) she listened when I was 12 weeks and a few days but she forewarned me she might not be able to hear it, she did find it though.

Hopefully she does find it for you but try not to stress if she doesn't. (easier said than done I know)

Edited by cuppatea]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:41:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924377&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924377 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : LOL your skinny T that should...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924337&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924337 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 4:16pm

LOL your skinny T that should help the odds!]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:16:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924337&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924337 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : We heard the heartbeat for this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924306&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924306 Author: zcm
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 3:56pm

We heard the heartbeat for this one at 9w5days and I'm not teeny tiny either. FX your midwife can find it!]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:56:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924306&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924306 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : With Issy we first heard her at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924266&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924266 Author: lilfatty
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 3:20pm

With Issy we first heard her at 10 weeks + 4 days (I was pretty lean though).

]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:20:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924266&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924266 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I&#039;ll just hold thumbs that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924235&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924235 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 2:58pm

I'll just hold thumbs that she can hear it - it would get me through the next two weeks a bit easier.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:58:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924235&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924235 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I was 10 weeks when I heard bubs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924226&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924226 Author: troutpout
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 2:51pm

I was 10 weeks when I heard bubs for first time, mw was quite surprised but I was very skinny then.... at 28 weeks I'm not skinny anymore lol!!!]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:51:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924226&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924226 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I heard Ollie&#039;s hb at 11...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924223&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924223 Author: EmDee
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 2:49pm

I heard Ollie's hb at 11 weeks, though didn't hear either of the other kids until after 12 weeks.

Good luck, I hope it all goes well ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:49:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924223&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924223 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I got to hear mine at 11 weeks,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924197&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924197 Author: Red
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 2:32pm

I got to hear mine at 11 weeks, didn't expect to be able to.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:32:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924197&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924197 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I had my own doppler and heard...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924181&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924181 Author: lillibit
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 2:22pm

I had my own doppler and heard HB at 10w4days then midwife at 11wks confirmed it was the babies HB I could hear at my next appointment. Apparently it's possible early if you are a slim person. But maybe don't put everything on hearing it or not just bc you can't yet won't mean anything is wrong. Goodluck for this stressful time.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:22:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924181&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924181 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : Its possible but very unlikey...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924175&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924175 Author: mummyofprinces
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 2:14pm

Its possible but very unlikey that they will be able to hear a heartbeat yet.

I was 11w5d and we couldnt hear it...

]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:14:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924175&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924175 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : My MW could hear DS at around...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924164&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924164 Author: Joscia
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 2:05pm

My MW could hear DS at around 10w - so it is possible! She was surprised, and commented it was quite early to hear it, which made her think that he was further along than we thought - but he arrived on his due date, so I guess he was just noisy even then! ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:05:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924164&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924164 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I saw my mw at 11weeks and we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924142&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924142 Author: High9
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 1:53pm

I saw my mw at 11weeks and we didn't hear a hb but heard it the following week at the 12week scan, but the next time I saw her next at 15 weeks we could hear it. MW told me not to worry about not hearing it (of course you worry!!) because bubs is so small they're good at hiding in there!!

If you are worried though, then there is definitely no harm in telling your mw this and asking for a scan just to check everything.

All the best ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:53:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924142&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924142 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : I&#039;ve had 2 scans already...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924136&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924136 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 1:51pm

I've had 2 scans already - one dating that showed baby was behind where it should be and then one to make sure baby had grown.

I dont think she's likely to refer me for another when my nuchal is coming up in 2 weeks.

I'll try not to obsess

Thanks!]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:51:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924136&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924136 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : Ask your midwife to refer you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924123&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924123 Author: surfergirl
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 1:42pm

Ask your midwife to refer you for another scan if you are really worried - 10wk4d is prob too early to hear anything and you don't want to get worried about this as it's such an emotional time anyhow. I'm sure baby is happy and healthy, but having a m/c myself I know how your mind plays crazy games!  (I say ask your midwife, as mine referred me when I got crazy at about 10 weeks too!)]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:42:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924123&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924123 <![CDATA[When could midwife hear heartbeat? : At what stage of pregnancy can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924119&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924119 Author: AzzaNZ
Subject: 31387
Posted: 04 February 2010 at 1:37pm

At what stage of pregnancy can a midwife usually hear babies heartbeat?

I'm 10 weeks today and seeing the midwife at 10w4d.

My symptoms have eased off the last two days and after a previous miscarriage I'm quite paranoid. Terrified of getting to the 12 week scan only to find another missed miscarriage.]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:37:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31387&PID=924119&title=when-could-midwife-hear-heartbeat#924119