When can the heartbeat of a developing human be heard with a stethoscope?

3 answers

The heartbeat of a developing human can usually be heard with a stethoscope around 10 to 12 weeks of gestation. However, some factors can influence this timing, such as the position of the fetus and the mother's body type. By around 12 to 15 weeks, it is generally more reliable to hear the heartbeat using a stethoscope. Medical professionals often use a Doppler fetal monitor to detect the heartbeat earlier, around 8 to 10 weeks.

shorten

A developing human's heartbeat can typically be heard with a stethoscope around 10 to 12 weeks of gestation, although a Doppler fetal monitor can detect it earlier, around 8 to 10 weeks.