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A member asked:
I used my handheld fetal doppler for about an hour looking for a heartbeat. after doing that i read that it can heat up fetal tissue. i had no idea. how long would it take to heat fetal tissue with the soundwaves? i am 8 weeks pregnant?
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Limit your use to once every other day for about 5 minutes. Fetal dopplers carry the same risks ultrasounds do, like excessive thermal and physical pressure on Baby, so talk to your healthcare provider about how much you specifically can use the monitor.
Answered 8/19/2023
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