Comments on: Would you suggest a fetal doppler?

By: IheartTJ

IheartTJ — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:02 +0000

I chose not to get one so I wouldn’t stress more, because what if you can’t find the heartbeat yourself? That would be tough, and everything could be just fine. Or what if you count off, and it seems like the heartbeat is too fast or slow, etc. I tried to listen to my feelings and relax. Deep down it’s like you really do know if it’s okay or not.

By: jennifer k

jennifer k — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:02 +0000

i didnt get one or ne heart monitor, went to the dr for ultra sounds, and soon long as i felt him kick i was good

By: Veella

Veella — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:02 +0000

I’m getting one. I got one off ebay and its the same kind they rent. it was only $66 and it detects the heartbeat from 10-12 weeks. I’m waiting for it to get here this week. I’m only 8 weeks 5 days, but hopefully if I’m lucky I will get to here is sooner. I think it would be a great idea, cause you can hear the heart beat anytime you want without going to the dr’s.

By: christylyn8

christylyn8 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:02 +0000

I’m with you on this one. I always worry too. I’ve looked into getting a doppler, trying to hold out until the next month when I should be able to hear it with a stethascope (as per my dr). I say if you are so worried, go for it. Stress can affect the baby. But try not to stress about the stress! ha GOOD LUCK!

By: ღmommy2bღ

ღmommy2bღ — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:02 +0000

I bought one on ebay but same thing. I actually got a 2 MHz one b/c I read that in later pregnancy the 2MHz works better than the 3, but I am sure either one is gonna sound the same. I LOVED LOVED LOVED it!!!! It was such a stress reliever to be able to hear my little guy whenever I wanted to. I HIGHLY recomend it. No regrets and well worth the money. I paid $150 for mine!

By: tn_barnett

tn_barnett — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:02 +0000

I found one at a garage sale (I don’t know how this compares to ones you rent at the hospital), which suggested being at least 20 weeks before you could hear it. It took me until I was 22 weeks before I finally found it on my own. It was nerve racking, I didn’t know if the heart beat stopped or if I just wasn’t hearing it for those few weeks. But now that I know I can hear it, it does help soothe me. It depends and I would ask your dr. about what he/she suggests.

By: 32 weeks

32 weeks — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:02 +0000

I rented one and I have only used it acouple times…I thought I’d use it daily but I just figure if the baby’s moving everything is fine

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:03:02 +0000

I just try not to worry so much, though it’s hard because it’s 4 weeks between appointments! But after hearing the heart beat twice and seeing it once, I’m fairly content at 17 weeks. Especially since I can feel his little flutters.

I wouldn’t get one though, because they’re too expensive. I just don’t have that kind of money to waste. I’d get one if I could afford it because it’d just be neat to be able to listen to it whenever you want. I got my Mom to record the heartbeat at my last doppler so it’s on her phone. =] So cute.