Questions & Answers

My doc said its fine to use I'm sorry for being blunt but you can't believe everything you read on the Internet I hope to get one this week and will be using it

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).

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!

hopefully we can hear or see the heartbeat :)

If caffeine can cause miscarriage, then why do all the books and Internet research and doctors tell you that you can have up to 200 mg a day? Studies have shown that in pregnancies where women drank excessive amounts of cafffiene, it had an impact on the rate of miscarriage. like I said before, doctors and people have too many different opinions about everything! I think everything in moderation is fine,

After going through a terrible miscarriage, I bought the sonoline b Doppler for $50 on amazon. It was so reassuring to use when I was pregnant with my son. I used it every other day and he is perfectly healthy. Also, I disagree that it is harmful to the baby. What about the women who go inpatient and have doppler s done daily to make sure their babies re doing ok? So many doctors and midwives have different opinions, not just about this, but everything! i think there are so many stigmas associated with this topic and it is a personal choice. For me, it was great and caused so much less stress. With this second baby, I still use my Doppler every few days.

You just have to do wha you feel works for you and what you are comfortable with.

Well, estone that's the point Kelliers is making. Anything (like caffeine or home dopplers) used in excess can cause unnecessary harm. Caffeine -over the recommended amount- can cause miscarriage and infertility. Just like using dopplers too frequently, can cause unnecessary exposure to stress, uncomfortable sound waves, and high amounts of heat to the baby.

However, given that, IF one were to choose to use a Doppler at home, they should use it in moderation. And that is what we were both saying. Just like you point out, with caffeine.

Occasional use is okay indeed, but I do not agree with everyday use just to make yourself feel better. That is not necessary. If you are not bleeding, are not high risk, and have no complications, there is not a need to expose the baby to it for the stress factor on the baby alone. How would you like a train to come through your bedroom everyday? By the way, that is not opinion, or internet reading, it is a fact.

It's so crazy loud in utero, I doubt baby would notice a train! My OB said to baby it's like someone is running a super powerful vacuum cleaner right next to their face 24/7. She says that's why running the vacuum cleaner or making loud SHUSHing noises right next to their ears settles newborns down.

It's crazy the differences in information that people get from different sources. For example, my OB says it's fine to take a hot bath or go in the hot tub, just as long as you don't raise your core temperature over 101.

Anyway, choose a source YOU trust and go with that.

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!

*any potential harm to their baby.