If your dates are even a few days out you are3 too early to see this. Another scan in a week or two will be more accurate. That is not true. It is very possible to not see anything. Only about 50% of women show more than the sac in their 5th week of pregnancy. I have heard many stories of women who saw nothing in the 5th week and then returned a week or even just a short 3 or 4 days later and the yolk and pole were present. Do not worry. Relax and wait for the next ultrasound.
At 5 weeks 5 days I had no fetal pole detected, just an empty sac. I had the same at 7.0 weeks. However, at 7.5 days a fetal pole and heartbeat could be seen. From talking to friends during the "waiting" time, it appears that most women do not see a fetal pole until about 6 weeks minimum.
A fetal pole is typically visible on ultrasound around 6 weeks of pregnancy. At this stage, you may also be able to see a heartbeat in the fetal pole.
i had an ultrasound when i was 6 weeks pregnant, but by ultrasound, the pregnancy measured to be 5 weeks, so no fetal pole was seen yet. i think the earliest fetal poles can be seen is about 6 1/2 - 7 weeks. hope this helps :)
From what I understand, you should see a fetal pole by that time. However, I would go back for another u/s in about a week to see if things have changed or not.
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A tiny fetal pole refers to the early developmental stage of an embryo during pregnancy, typically seen in an ultrasound around 6-7 weeks gestation. It is the first identifiable structure that indicates the presence of an embryo and is usually a small, thickened area along the gestational sac. The size and development of the fetal pole can provide important information about the viability of the pregnancy. If the fetal pole is unusually small or not developing as expected, it may raise concerns about potential complications.
at about 4 weeks they can sometimes see the gestation sac. by 5 weeks they can usually see the yolk sac. and by 6 weeks you can usually see a fetal pole, sometimes even a heartbeat
My doctor is checking me at 7 weeks because it is usually detectable sometime between 6 1/2 and 7 weeks.
A fetal pole is the first visible sign of a developing embryo. This pole structure actually isn't a nice straight "pole" ... it actually has some curve to it with the embryo’s head at one end and what looks like a tail at the other end. I am not sure what to tell you about what they are saying... but I do know that the fetal pole is usually best seen around 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 weeks. I hope the pregnancy is viable... I guess only time will tell that... I wish you nothing but the best...Greenidparalegal
nothing every child grows at a different rate at a different time no worries with in a week is not a big deal
The likelihood of a viable pregnancy is uncertain in this situation as the fetal pole should normally be visualized at this stage. Further monitoring with repeat ultrasounds and testing of hCG levels may be needed to assess the progression of the pregnancy. It is important to follow up with your healthcare provider for a more comprehensive evaluation.