Your baby's heart starts beating around week 6. Here's when you can hear it, what to expect at scans, and what those first beats mean.
Published 16 March 2026 · Relevant weeks: 6–12
Content awaiting review. This post covers when the heartbeat starts, what to expect at early scans, and the difference between ultrasound and doppler detection.
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