How many weeks can fetal heartbeat and fetal buds be detected (common examination items during pregnancy)
During pregnancy, mothers need to undergo a series of examinations to ensure the healthy development of the fetus. Among them, fetal heart rate and fetal buds are an important examination item that can provide valuable information to mothers. So, how many weeks can fetal heartbeat and fetal buds be detected? This article will introduce it in detail from four aspects.
Fetal bud
Fetal bud refers to the small ball-shaped object formed during the development of the embryo. It is an early stage of embryonic development. The time when the fetal bud appears varies from person to person, but usually appears about 3 weeks after conception. After the fetal bud appears, the size of the fetal bud will gradually increase until it develops into a fetus.
In the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal bud develops very rapidly, normally increasing by 0.1-0.2cm per week. Around the 6th week, the fetus has formed a heart, and doctors can use ultrasound to check the fetal heartbeat and development.
Fetal heart rate
Fetal heart rate refers to the heartbeat of the fetus and is an important indicator of healthy fetal development. During pregnancy, fetal heartbeat is usually checked with a fetal heart rate monitor or ultrasound. Under normal circumstances, around 6 weeks after conception, the fetal heartbeat can be detected using an ultrasound instrument. The fetal heartbeat is usually between 110-160 beats/minute.
As pregnancy progresses, the fetal heart rate will gradually increase. Later in pregnancy, the oscillating fetal heart rate monitor can also record changes in fetal heart rate. During the fetal heart monitoring process, doctors can also understand the fetal activity and whether there are any abnormal changes in the fetal heart rate.
Ultrasound examination
Ultrasound examination is one of the most commonly used examinations during pregnancy, which can observe the growth and development of the fetus. At 4-10 weeks of conception, the development status of the embryo can be seen through ultrasound examination, including whether it is embedded in the uterine wall, whether there is a heartbeat, the length of the head and rump, etc.
Later in pregnancy, ultrasound can provide detailed observation of the development of various organs of the fetus. In addition, doctors can also observe changes in amniotic fluid, placenta, and maternal uterus through ultrasound examination. Ultrasound examination can comprehensively understand the health of the fetus and is an essential examination item during pregnancy.
Summary
During pregnancy, the examination of fetal heart rate and fetal bud is a very important step. It can provide valuable information to help understand the health status of the fetus. Usually, around 6 weeks after conception, the fetal heartbeat can be detected using an ultrasound instrument. In addition, ultrasound examination is the most commonly used examination during pregnancy and can provide a comprehensive understanding of the health of the fetus. Pregnant women should actively cooperate with doctors during pregnancy to ensure the healthy development of the fetus.
