How do you know that a Fetal Heart Doppler is working?

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 1:12 am

Ive always wondered if you bought a fetal heart Doppler how do you know that your not listening to your own heartbeat rather than your baby’s? Is the baby’s heart rate faster or slower? (Random Question)

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3 Comments

Courtney says:

February 22, 2012 at 1:12 am

The babys heartbeat is a lot faster. You should also hear the sound of the womb.
☆**•3rd Pregnancy Due in March!•**☆ says:

February 22, 2012 at 1:12 am

The babies heartbeat is going to be much faster than yours will be. But I have bought 2 doppler’s from the store one that cost over $100 and even at 40 weeks pregnant I couldn’t get the darn thing to work right. Store bought are just not the same as at the ob.
Phil says:

February 22, 2012 at 1:12 am

baby’s heartbeat is about twice as fast as yours. Ask your midwife to show you how to use it properly. They can be a bit tricky to use, especially if you haven’t been trained.