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Nuchal Translucency Screening. If you have preexisting health conditions, you will want the added peace of mind a fetal doppler brings. Again, the fetal doppler cannot tell you if your baby is healthy. It can only tell you if their heart is beating, and only if it is not picking up on the sounds your own body is making. Many parents worry that their child is unhealthy when everything is perfectly normal. Maybe the fetal doppler will give you some peace of mind. If you are worried there is something wrong with your baby, go to the doctor just in case.
There are a number of free services mothers and babies can contact. The safest and only reason you should buy a fetal doppler is to feel closer to your baby. Some devices even offer a recording device so you can have a wonderful souvenir of your pregnancy. Fetal dopplers come with a variety of features and styles.
Manufacturers claim that fetal dopplers are for the use of medical professionals, so if you chose to buy one, you will want one that is easy to use. You may also want to check for tutorial videos for a particular device to make sure you can confidently use it.
Read on for more ideas of what you should look for in a fetal doppler. Some fetal dopplers display heart rate graphs. If you wish to listen with your whole family at the same time, consider buying a fetal doppler with a speaker attached.
Most models come with earphones included. A waterproof fetal doppler is a must if you are planning a home birth. This is useful for parents who wish to show the recording to a doctor.
The lower the probe, the further its reach. A typical probe is 3MHz. However, an overweight mother should use a 2. You can get devices that come in pink or blue for girls and boys respectively. Various other designs are available, none of which impact the device's usability. Q: Do fetal dopplers come with everything I need? A: You will likely need to buy batteries and ultrasound gel before using your fetal doppler. Some do include these items in the purchase, but not all.
Q: How often is it safe to use a fetal doppler? A: If you do not use the fetal doppler too often it is perfectly safe. Take care to avoid scams by purchasing from a reputable source. And while getting a cheaper fetal doppler can be tempting, the cheaper devices tend to have poorer reviews — so let the buyer beware! The desire to use a fetal doppler at home is understandable — hearing that precious little heartbeat can be magical.
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