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  • Female
  • 26 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm 22 weeks pregnant and just got my anomaly scan done today. I'm a bit worried about whether everything looks normal. Is a fetal heart rate of 159 bpm okay or is it on the higher side?

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Based on typical fetal development, at 22 weeks, normal parameters include a fetal heart rate between 110-160 bpm, so 159 bpm is within the normal range

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Consult a Obstetrician and Gynaecologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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