If youre not sure when you became pregnant, or if youve had a previous miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy, your doctor or midwife might recommend an ultrasound scan in very early pregnancy, often at 8-10 weeks. This ultrasound scan can check for the babys heartbeat and work out the age and due date.

Do you get an ultrasound picture at 8 weeks?

Your first ultrasound, also known as a baby sonogram, might take place when youre six to eight weeks pregnant. But not every woman will get this scan; some doctors only conduct it for certain high-risk pregnancy conditions like bleeding, abdominal pain, and history of birth defects or miscarriage.

Can you get a belly ultrasound at 8 weeks?

Some doctors perform the first ultrasound exam around 6 to 8 weeks of pregnancy, often during the first prenatal visit. Others only recommend this exam if a woman has symptoms of a high-risk pregnancy—for example, bleeding, abdominal pain, or a history of miscarriage, birth defects, or pregnancy complications.

How early can you see a fetus on ultrasound?

During this visit, an ultrasound is frequently done to confirm early pregnancy. But an ultrasound doesnt immediately show what women might expect. Its typically not until a woman is six weeks pregnant that any part of the fetus is visible, which allows the doctor to determine whether a pregnancy will be viable.

What blood tests are done at 8 weeks pregnant?

Blood tests. During one of your first visits, your doctor or midwife will identify your blood type and Rh (rhesus) factor, screen for anemia, check for immunity to rubella (German measles), and test for hepatitis B, syphilis, and HIV and other STDs.