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A member asked:
Is it safe to use a fetal doppler at home to listen to your babys heart beat whenever you want?
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Yes: It is safe. Enjoy your baby!!
Answered 8/2/2014
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Doppler: There is no evidence that ultrsound waves or doppler are dangerous for your pregnancy.
Answered 8/1/2014
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Yes, but best by OB: Anything used in moderation can be considered safe, and with normal use, Doppler is a very safe, non-invasive way to monitor your baby's heartbeat. However, if you are not an expert, the interpretation of what you find is subject to your lack of expertise - don't make yourself a nervous wreck over your baby(fetus)'s health. Ask your OB their opinion on this for a more specific piece of advice
Answered 11/26/2015
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I am 12 weeks and 5days.today my doctor use a Doppler to listen to the baby's heart.it was only 128.is this ok?i
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Hoping you can tell me, is heart fetal doppler safe to use once a week?
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Can a doctor mistake baby's heartbeat with mom's when using a fetal Doppler? Or does that normally not happen. I am 14 weeks & It a took a minute to find my baby's heart rate which was 140bpm?
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