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Pregnancy by Week·April 23, 2026·1 min read

Week 8 Ultrasound: What You’ll See and Hear (Heartbeat Detection)

What can you see at a week 8 ultrasound? Learn about heartbeat detection, dating scans, and why this early milestone is so emotional for parents.

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Angélica Correa
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Angélica Correa
Founder & Lead Sonographer · Baby Studio 4D

Bilingual sonographer based in Raleigh, NC. Six years of experience guiding families through their first 3D, 4D, and 8K HD ultrasound sessions — written here as field notes from the studio.

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