Comments on: is there any danger in using a fetal heart tone doppler too much?

By: Deborah S

Deborah S — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:04:13 +0000

The Food and Drug Administration regulates ultrasound in the United States and has cleared it for "continuous use". As there is no consensus on what this means or how often you should use your fetal Doppler it is commonly recommended that like everything in life prudence is the best policy. When using your fetal Doppler it is suggested that you use it in short intervals, infrequently, and following the first trimester.

As a general rule an exam with a fetal Doppler should never last longer than 10 minutes. If you don’t find the heartbeat in this period of time, take a break. If your concerned contact your health care provider. If not, try again in a few days.

By: siamese_eyes1983

siamese_eyes1983 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:04:13 +0000

well I havent heard anything about this but I think it’s fine not as harmful as the ultrasound equipment.

By: justic3000

justic3000 — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:04:13 +0000

i have never heard anything like that…..i have one two ..and i been using it since i was about 10 weeks and i use it til this day 36 weeks 4 days…and my baby’s fine…

By: M Kerr RN L&D

M Kerr RN L&D — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:04:13 +0000

No its not harmful at all!

By: blossom

blossom — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:04:13 +0000

You ever heard the "old"saying?
"When in doubt, DON’T."
And using anything too much, is never a good thing.
Just throw the thing away, and be content like every other Mother to be, to just be content to "wait", and enjoy the ride, while your at it!