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When do most obgyn first listen for baby heartbeat?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Fetal Heart Beat: The listen for this on every visit as part of the standard vital signs done at each visit.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

10 weeks : Using a hand held doppler it can be heard at ten weeks.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/29/2022

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