The first scan in your pregnancy is commonly known as the dating scan, and is usually done in the first trimester at around 7 weeks. A Sonographer will perform the ultrasound.

Is 7 weeks too early for a scan?

The best time to have a scan is from about 7 weeks gestation when it should be possible to see the babys heartbeat in a normal pregnancy.

Can you do an ultrasound at 7 weeks?

At seven weeks pregnant, your baby is about the size of a blueberry! Now you can figure out your due date, and use an ultrasound to detect the babys heartbeat and brain development.

How early can a dating scan be done?

Most women can instead have their first scan at 11 to 13 weeks — this is usually called the 12-week scan. This scan can work out the due date and gestational age of the baby, if youre having more than one baby and also screen for conditions like Down syndrome.

What size is a 7 week old fetus?

By 7 weeks, the embryo has grown to about 10mm long from head to bottom. This measurement is called the crown-rump length. The brain is growing rapidly and this results in the head growing faster than the rest of the body. The embryo has a large forehead, and the eyes and ears continue to develop.

Does a 7 week fetus have a heartbeat?

Your babys heartbeat should be between 90-110 beats per minute (bpm) at 6 to 7 weeks. By the ninth week, your babys heartbeat should reach 140-170 bpm.

What happens at a 7 week pregnancy appointment?

This may include a general health exam (checking your heart, lungs, breasts and abdomen); measuring your blood pressure to serve as a baseline reading for future appointments; noting your height and weight; a look for varicose veins and swelling as a baseline for future visits; a pelvic exam; and an assessment of the