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I use a home doppler once daily for 1-2 min due to previous missed miscarriage. i understand it is not to replace prenatal care. is using it safe?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Ultrasound: Doppler devices are quite safe. Do the prenatal care regularly.

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/23/2014

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Dr. Marilynn Frederiksen answered

Prior loss: Using a home doppler daily is safe, but it will not prevent a miscarriage. It only tells you if there is a fetal heart beat at that time. Another miscarriage will either happen or it won't happen.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I use a home doppler once daily for 1-2 min due to previous missed miscarriage. i understand it is not to replace prenatal care. is using it safe?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Dr Honore and another doctor agreed

Dr. Marilynn Frederiksen answered

Dr Ali agreed

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