Using a fetal doppler at home.?
Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at
12:01 pm
Has anyone rented a fetal heart doppler to use at home? If so how often did you use it and was there any ill side effects?? I have one and its so hard to see it sitting there and not take a little listen every other day or so. Is it ok to do so often?
I wanted to add that I am 13 weeks, still unable to feel baby move. And we tried to get pregnant for 1 year, got pregnant but had a miscarriage then tried for another 8 months before I got pregnant finally. So I have it for piece of mind.
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I have seen them for purchase at stores like Babies R Us; but why waste the money they aren’t medical grade & I get to hear the heartbeat every time I visit the doctor & if the baby isn’t moving you should know that something isn’t right and contact your doctor. My advice is save the money and buy diapers or bottles or formula — things you know you will need!
Why would you need one? I would say that unless your doctor specifically suggests that it would be a good idea, that you don’t rent one.
I used mine 2-5 times a day at first then after about the 4th month I used it about 1-2 times a day I was told there are no side effects to the baby and it’s so cool and reassuring to hear that wonderfull sound and knowing that baby is doing fine
I bought one of the bebe sounds prenatal heart listener, I started using it at 9 weeks, and just use it about once a week. It’s pretty cool. I got mine off ebay for under 20. I have heard great things about the ones that you can rent, but here is another thought. Instead of spending the 20-25 a month to rent it, you can buy a cheaper one off ebay for about 70 and then sell it when you are done.
EDIT: just re-read where you already have one. Sorry about that!
we have a hand held one and we use it every other night with ultrasound gel off e bay. helps when ur a little concerned or just when u want to hear ur little one for reassurance. no side effects at all.