My doctor mentioned we will check for cardiac activity soon. I'm very excited and want to know around which week we can usually detect the baby's heartbeat.
It's usually detected around week 6 or 7. I planned my viability scan around week 8 to avoid paying for multiple early scans, as sometimes week 6 is too early to see anything.
Around 6 weeks is when that tiny heart starts beating! It's amazing to think that little heart will eventually keep you awake at 3 AM crying for milk, haha.
In my experience, we saw the little heartbeat flicker during our 7th-week scan. It's such an emotional moment, so just eat well and keep yourself hydrated till your scan date.
It usually shows up around 6 to 8 weeks on an ultrasound. If your doctor suggests a repeat scan after a week, please follow their advice closely as early scans can sometimes be too early.
My mother said to wait patiently until the second month is complete. But my doctor scheduled the scan at 7 weeks and we could hear it clearly, so trust your doctor's timing.
