Has anybody bought a fetal doppler and does it work?

5 Comments

1. *Due December 16th* says:

   December 10, 2009 at 4:49 pm

   We bought a $20 one from walmart and you can’t really use it until youre about 6 months but youre able to hear the babys movements and kicks and the swooshing around and you’ll be able to hear the heartbeat. I loved it because i’ve had 2 miscarriages in the past, so when my baby has his days of not moving as much, I use it to listen to his heartbeat and it puts me at ease. And its funny when we use it because he’ll hit the spot where we put the doppler. I think it’s worth it.
2. Mommy to be :) says:

   December 10, 2009 at 4:49 pm

   I bought one from Target for 20$ and it didnt work until around week 28 but im 31 weeks now and i love it
3. Mia's Mommy (12/24) says:

   December 10, 2009 at 4:49 pm

   If you are going to get a doppler, I’d rent rather than buy. It’s cheaper in the long run.

   Also, if you are talking about the ones like Graco puts out which is like $20 at Babies-R-Us, it’s not worth it, don’t waste your money!
4. YES. says:

   December 10, 2009 at 4:49 pm

   YES. YES.
5. Poppy: Boy #2 due 04/29/10 says:

   December 10, 2009 at 4:49 pm

   I rented a fetal doppler from babybeat.com … my rental is $21 per month and it worked from week 10 (though it did at times require some searching).

   For an FDA approved medical grade doppler you can expect to spend upwards of $500. A rental is really worth it.

   What you see in stores like "Target", "Babies R Us", "Walmart" etc … are not dopplers. They do not produce sound by using sound waves (ultrasound). They amplify sounds and generally will not work until well into your third trimester (if they work at all).