Your doctor will usually wait until at least six weeks to perform the first ultrasound.

What can I expect to see on a 6-week ultrasound?

Your 6-week embryo is about to get cuter too, since theyre starting to sprout a nose, eyes, ears, chin and cheeks. If you did have a 6-week ultrasound, the doctor might be able to see a fetal pole or fetal heartbeat—a clear sign that youve got an embryo developing in there.

Is 6 weeks too early to hear a heartbeat?

Hearing a babys heartbeat for the first time is an exciting milestone for new parents-to-be. A fetal heartbeat may first be detected by a vaginal ultrasound as early as 5 1/2 to 6 weeks after gestation. Thats when a fetal pole, the first visible sign of a developing embryo, can sometimes be seen.

What should I do if I miscarry at 6 weeks?

Contact your GP, midwife or nearest Early Pregnancy Unit if you think youre having a miscarriage. If your symptoms are severe, go to A&E. You may want to take someone with you.

Is miscarriage at 6 weeks easy?

Blighted ovum is a very common type of miscarriage which occurs early in pregnancy, usually in week 5-6. This is before the developing fetus would be visible on an ultrasound scan.