Pregnancy after fertility treatment
Flickering cardiac activity is often visible from around six to seven weeks. If it is not yet visible, a repeat scan may be arranged because timing and dating vary.
Also known as: fetal heartbeat, heartbeat, cardiac activity, fetal heart
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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.