Comments on: what am i hearing on my fetal doppler?

By: Lulu

Lulu — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:14:52 +0000

I can’t really help you too much but my baby’s heartbeat is around 160. Sometimes your baby is moving around that fast that you may only be able to pick the heartbeat up for a few seconds in one spot. You may also be picking up the wooshing sounds of the placenta or kicks and your own heartbeat! It sounds so much like a very fast beating drum.
Try low down near your pubic hair line and steadily come up. I am 20 weeks and i usually always pick the heartbeat up about 1 1/2 inches in the centre above my pubic hairline.

By: Trophy Wife + bun

Trophy Wife + bun — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:14:52 +0000

240? That does not seem right at all. When I had my babies heart rate monitored on ultrasound he told me it was picking up my breathing and that when he started to stay very still. So maybe the doppler is also picking up your breathing, kinda like when you use a stethoscope you can hear the breathing. I am not sure though, its just a guess. I am getting a doppler too, I am 10 weeks and I will be getting one this week. I cant wait to hear my little ones heart beat.

By: 1st Time Mum 37 Weeks n Counting

1st Time Mum 37 Weeks n Counting — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:14:52 +0000

take it to the next midwife appointment and ask her to show you how to use it, thats what i did because its hard to explain and its easier to be shown

By: CC

CC — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:14:52 +0000

I’m renting one as well, so I know exactly what you’re talking about.

What you’re seeing/hearing is the doppler effect, so to speak. The waves bounce off of the baby, but also everything else. Hearing the heart in the 120s is probably the most accurate, I’m only 19 weeks.

These harmless waves bounce off of everything inside of you and you’re going to hear weird things, get goofy readings and at some point think there is cause for concern. Don’t worry. The baby’s heartbeat is so hard to get a steady read from at this point.

By: Nina (mummy of 2)

Nina (mummy of 2) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:14:52 +0000

The babies heart rate will go up and down, it will rise when the baby moves and slow down again when the baby is still. I think 240 is a bit high tho so maybe get it checked by your midwife if youve got an appointment soon.

By: sarahstansfield512@btinternet.com

sarahstansfield512@btinternet.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:14:52 +0000

it could be the blood going thru your placenta, i borrowed my sis in laws when i was expecting my 2nd, i thought it was babys heartbeat but turned out to be the placenta!