They're dating the pregnancy from the last menstrual period - so 5 1/2 weeks is more like 3 1/2 weeks from conception. And if ovulation occurred 4-10 days days late, the baby would only be 2-3 weeks from conception - and the heart doesn't start to beat until three weeks. Maybe it was just too early for a heartbeat. Maybe her dates were off.
They didn't open her up, they did a blind D&C, got some blood and uterine lining, which is what they'd expect to see. But they missed a spot, where the baby was by a blessing, and he lived.
Mrs VS
Thanks for the info. I still don't understand how they "missed" the baby, then had the baby for three weeks before notifying the mother. Something still isn't right. Hope we hear about the findings of the investigation.
Yes, it was a blessing that the baby wasn't harmed. The mother on the other hand must be traumatized by the whole ordeal. The mother and baby still need our prayers.