16 week appointment- updated

Update- went for my midwife appointment this morning and she found the heartbeat straight away 🥰 thank you all for your help!!

Morning ladies,

I have my 16 week midwife appointment tomorrow and she’s told me we will try and listen to the heartbeat. I’m wondering how achievable this is? I understand it’s not guaranteed, but after 2 miscarriages, I’m worried whenever I go to a scan or appointment like this, thinking the worst every time! I would love to hear some reassurance from the little one!

Thanks x

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With my first it was hit and miss! Sometimes she could and sometimes it would take a little longer. But you’ll get a listen! Just let your midwife know how anxious you are about it, im sure she’ll keep trying! Sometimes baby just isn’t in the right position for this! Good luck xx

It may take a while but don’t panic! You’ll def be able to hear that sweet heartbeat tomorrow! 💗

I had my midwife appointment around 16 weeks and she asked if we wanted to hear the heartbeat. I was so nervous as I have previously had a miscarriage. The midwife was really nice and explained that sometimes it does take while to hear sometimes and not to worry, Once I heard the heartbeat I was so happy and felt so reassured. Good luck hun x

I had mine today & she said not to panic if it takes a while or if she can’t find it, that can be quite normal.
Hopefully you’ll get a listen 💓

I had a private scan on Saturday, and I am 16 weeks. We were able to hear the heartbeat 💓

mannn not hearing it at first your heart is literally pounding, then once you hear it a giant smile just comes across your face 🥰🥰🥰

it really does but it’s all worth it when you hear it and it’s relief 🥰

They have never not found mine. If they don’t they will prob send you for a scan xx

I had my 16 week appointment on Friday. The midwife said she it will be difficult to find and she couldn't find it. Straight after, I went to a private scan appointment and they were able to show and let me hear immediately. I think it does depend on equipment, a normal doppler appears to be harder.

Had my 16 week appt last week and she tried for a while but couldn’t get a heartbeat as said she was hiding. However we heard a couple of noises which she said was the baby kicking/moving so wasn’t concerned. We had a private scan the following day anyway to find out the gender and were able to hear the heartbeat then x

My midwife found baby’s heartbeat all okay, however she did say she may not be able to and reassured me that if she couldn’t locate it then she’d get me in for a scan.
Hopefully you get to hear it 🥰

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