When does heartbeat begin in pregnancy?

Question

I'm very early in my pregnancy journey and so anxious to hear my baby's heartbeat for the first time. When does the baby's heartbeat typically start developing?

Shikha Thakur · Answer

Around 6 to 7 weeks! 💓 It is the most beautiful sound in the world when the doctor plays it during the scan!

Yuvika Pradhan · Answer

Scientifically, the heart tube begins beating around 5-6 weeks. My doctor scheduled my first scan at 7 weeks to be absolutely sure we could hear it clearly.

Chithra Chowdary · Answer

Typically around 6 weeks. Don't panic if it's not heard very early, sometimes dating is slightly off. Just wait for your doctor's official scan.

Lalita Bajaj · Answer

It starts around 6 weeks. I remember being so exhausted waiting for that scan, but hearing that tiny thud-thud made all the morning sickness worth it!

Archana Panda · Answer

Hey, don't stress too much about this. It usually starts around 6 weeks. Just wait for your first scan, it's going to be an amazing moment!

Kadamba Reddy · Answer

Usually it starts around the 6th week. You will be able to hear it during your first ultrasound!

Kanika Taneja · Answer

We saw the heartbeat on the ultrasound at exactly 6 weeks and 3 days. It is a highly emotional moment, you might even cry happy tears!