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Fertility Glossary

Foetal heartbeat

Cardiac activity seen on an early pregnancy scan.

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.

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