Comments on: Doppler Question?

By: Ktloop

Ktloop — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:31:42 +0000

the dopplers are very sensitive and you are likely to pick up the heart beat from either side so it really does not mean you are expecting twins! however as they run in your familly you have a higher chance than most to carry more than one baby ! just sit tight till your scan, relax and enjoy the miracle of pregnancy ! Good luck

By: Arsh S

Arsh S — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:31:42 +0000

it could be twins but then they prob wont be on diff sides
but sometimes it your body making the noises
like muscles moving..and your gut or blood pumping.

By: amosunknown

amosunknown — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:31:42 +0000

Its easier to hear from the sides than the top of your belly. Your own doctor will feel from the sides of your tummy and not from on top.

its doesnt mean there are twins

Be sure you’re hearing your babys heart beat and not yours. The babys heart should beat about 2.5 times a second or more, yours will be much slower. Compare by taking your pulse while listening to the beat.

Iam sure you did that, but a lot of the time it accounts for why you hear something on both sides.. because its your own heart beat

By: kelly

kelly — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:31:42 +0000

Possibly, or the baby might have moved. If you are in a lot of concern call the doctor and ask if they could get you in that you are having concerns and usually they will.

By: jcleary555

jcleary555 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:31:42 +0000

you might be hearing your heartbeat

By: kissesxoxo8882

kissesxoxo8882 — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:31:42 +0000

it is most likely twins because you don’t normally hear it on both sides yep sounds like twins alright

Good Luck

By: dolphin mama

dolphin mama — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:31:42 +0000

Unless this is a highly sophisticated doppler (like the kind used in the doc’s office) then it is very hard to hear the heartbeat… even when you are in much later pregnancy. The area you hear the heartbeat from alters because the placenta and fluids (amniotic) conduct sound. The placenta acts like an acoustic room, and the amniotic fluid channels the sounds. Most likely, this is the same heartbeat, only your doc can tell you for sure when you have an ultrasound though. They’ll keep measuring your stomach growth each time, and if they think it is big for the due date, then they may do an ultrasound sooner. Any blood work you have done (AFP test, amniocentisis) will also tell you if there is more than one baby, and the doc should be able to tell if there are more than one heartbeat when he gets a chance to scan you. Good luck and blessings on your new addition!

By: healthy

healthy — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:31:42 +0000

you r hearng blod flowing tru the cord