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Q: Fetal Doppler

I'm thinking about getting one when I get into the second trimester, which brand did you like? Or if you know someone who liked a certain brand.. I want to get a good one, but I don't know what to look for in one. Thanks! :)

This question was asked Jun. 25, 2013 6:25pm
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Answered by mommx3 - Jun. 25, 2013 10:52pm

I really wanted to add to this since I just found out from my midwife that I should not use a home doppler. For the baby, it sounds like a train going through the womb and it is stressful. Also, it gives off heat waves and it not safe for the baby to be used on a regular basis. Home dopplers are more unsafe than an ultrasound machine. Also, distinguishing the placenta hearbeat (sounds like wooshes), from the actual babies heartbeat can be deceiving and give false security. If you do use it, limit it to times where you sense something is wrong, and really learn the difference between your heartbeat (matches your pulse) the placenta heartbeat (whooshes and fast 120-140 beats per minute) and the babies (more like clopping, very distinct, and loud almost like a thumping sound and is between 140-180 beats per minute.) Also, if you are going to buy one, make sure it is FDA approved, and made in the US due to regulations of ultrasound wave exposure. Good Luck!

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Answered by usmcwife317 - Jun. 25, 2013 10:07pm

Thanks ladies!! :)

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Answered by kossgirl86 - Jun. 25, 2013 9:57pm

I bought angelsounds off of amazon for only $30. It was the best $30 I ever spent! I can here my little boy whenever I want! It has really good reviews, and everyone I know that has one loves it!

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Answered by essemkay - Jun. 25, 2013 7:36pm

With my last pregnancy, I rented one. It was $25 a month and I had it for 2 months. I never used it once I could feel baby move, so I sent it back a lot sooner than I had anticipated.

Prices have come way down in the last 2 years, so I might just buy one this time since it works out to be nearly the same price (although the one I rented would have been uber pricey to buy).

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Answered by kelliers - Jun. 25, 2013 7:17pm

I have done some research on this, and it is not recommended for the same reason unnecessary ultrasounds aren't recommended. Also, your baby's movements are a much better indicator of when something is wrong. Here is one article about general use and one about some problems with them:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/298195-are-baby-heart-beat-monitors-safe-to-use/
http://voices.yahoo.com/doctors-warn-against-using-home-doppler-device-fetal-4868430.html?cat=25

I was going to buy one but after researching I have decided to enjoy my pregnancy and let baby's movements reassure me instead. Just some food for thought. If you do buy one, the more expensive ones have better frequencies and can be more discerning in the sounds they pick up.

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