
How Early Can You Hear a Baby’s Heartbeat?
Hearing your baby’s heartbeat is one of the most meaningful milestones during pregnancy. It often brings reassurance and helps parents feel more connected to their baby. But many expecting parents ask the same question: how early can you actually hear it? The answer depends on pregnancy stage, detection method, and natural biological differences. The fetal heart begins developing very early in pregnancy. According to the American Pregnancy Association, a baby’s heart starts beating around 5 to 6 weeks of pregnancy. At this stage, however, the heartbeat is extremely small and


