{"id":22219,"date":"2023-09-02T09:13:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-02T07:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verloskundigenamsterdamzuid.nl\/?p=22219"},"modified":"2026-07-11T20:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T18:55:11","slug":"ultrasound-at-7-weeks-pregnant-this-is-what-you-can-expect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verloskundigenamsterdamzuid.nl\/en\/news\/ultrasound-at-7-weeks-pregnant-this-is-what-you-can-expect\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultrasound at 7 weeks pregnant – This is what you can expect"},"content":{"rendered":"

7 Weeks Pregnancy Ultrasound<\/h1>\n

What to Expect<\/h2>\n

Whether you’re just beginning your pregnancy journey or nearing the end, you’re probably very eager to see your baby. An ultrasound is always something most women look forward to because even though you can’t see much, it gives you a glimpse of your baby. Typically, the first ultrasound you’ll have is around 10 or 11 weeks, known as the dating ultrasound. However, in some cases, an ultrasound is performed as early as 7 weeks.

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Viability Ultrasound<\/h2>\n

An ultrasound at 7 weeks is an early ultrasound known as a viability ultrasound. This ultrasound is not routine and is only performed if there is a medical indication for it or in some cases, upon your request. The viability ultrasound is done to confirm your pregnancy and is only covered by insurance if there is a medical necessity. If you really want this early ultrasound, you can also arrange it through us, but you’ll be responsible for the costs.<\/p>\n\"Echo\n

A Beating Heart?<\/h2>\n

A viability ultrasound can be performed starting from 6 weeks, but it’s better to wait until you’re 7 weeks pregnant. At that point, it’s possible to see the baby’s heartbeat. If the heartbeat isn’t visible on this ultrasound, it could mean that you’re not as far along in your pregnancy as expected, and the ultrasound will be repeated a week later. Unfortunately, it could also indicate that the heartbeat has already stopped, which would be considered a miscarriage.<\/p>\n

Transvaginal Ultrasound<\/h2>\n

The 7-week ultrasound is almost always done transvaginally. The embryo is still too small to be seen with an external ultrasound. The viability ultrasound is performed to determine if the embryo has implanted properly and if it’s alive, meaning if the heartbeat is present.<\/p>\n

Indications for a 7-Week Ultrasound<\/h2>\n

A 7-week ultrasound is typically performed only when there is a medical necessity. Reasons to have a viability ultrasound may include:<\/p>\n