Fetal Doppler Q&A: 12 Most Pressing Questions Answered - Baby Doppler Blog
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Thinking about purchasing a fetal doppler?Hearing your baby while she’s still inside the womb is an amazing bonding experience. Before purchasing a device though, you might have a few questions.In this Q&A, we’ll answer all your most pressing fetal doppler questions.What Is a Fetal Doppler?A fetal doppler is a handheld device that uses ultrasound waves to transmit a fetal heartbeat, playing it through speakers. It also displays the fetal heart rate on screen.Fetal dopplers are routinely used in doctor’s offices during prenatal appointments to check the baby’s heart development.They can be used for home use for non-medical purposes, such as bonding.The fetal doppler consists of a battery-operated LCD screen device and a connecting probe.What Is a Fetal Doppler Used For?There’s two main purposes of a fetal doppler: Medical and home use.In a doctor’s office, your doctor can use a medical fetal doppler to:Detect fetal heart rateCheck for heartbeat abnormalitiesDiagnose heart or development...