who has rented a doppler?

emily0829 · March 2010

I want to rent a doppler while my family is in town for my shower. I'm looking at storkradio.com at dopplers, and I don't want to go for the cheapest, but don't need the most high tech top-of-the-line doppler either. After all, I'm just renting.

My question is.... what are the differences between them? I want a digital one to rent, but what is a MgHz Probe, and why do some have 2 and others have 3? Any advice or suggestions of a company you went through and had a great expeirence with would be fantastic! Thanks!

StrawberryAlarmClock · March 2010

I think the difference is the strength. However, at your stage, you'll be able to pick up the hb even on a weaker one.

annasi83 · March 2010

Call and ask your OB, but I have heard a stethoscope may be sufficient in hearing the HB. GL

VampyAuthor · March 2010

We have a 3MgHz probe and we can pick her up within a few seconds. We didn't rent though, we got such a great price on Amazon we just bought it.

cherylnicole · March 2010

I think it's strength too...although I could be totally wrong! We rented ours from https://heartones.com/ and just rented a digital display one-still works great! (although you did remind me I have to return it next week!)

Sept1799 · March 2010

I wanted to but couldn't justify spending the money....

They are great and fun....I love hearing her heartbeat.

emily0829 · March 2010

Oh, I forgot to ask.....

I forget who it was that posted something a while back, but I was told that you don't have to purchase the "special gel" from the companies, because lotion or oil works the same. Is that right, or did I misunderstand that post?

mopsie · March 2010

I got mine from stork radio... I got their digital one (I think it was $20 or 25 for the month) and it worked GREAT. I wouldn't trust the actual number it gives you, but it picks up the HB really well. I was sorry to have to return it!

Jennicap · March 2010

2mega hertz is the strength of the ultrasonic waves, 3mega hertz is more. BUT in 3rd tri just have a nurse or anyone in the medical field bring thier stethoscope and you'll hear the heartbeat. If you really are dead set on a doppler then you can get a 2mghz probe and be fine, I have a 2mghz Hi-Bebe at home and have found the heart beat since 11weeks

Jennicap · March 2010

emily0829:

Oh, I forgot to ask.....

I forget who it was that posted something a while back, but I was told that you don't have to purchase the "special gel" from the companies, because lotion or oil works the same. Is that right, or did I misunderstand that post?

No the gel is what conducts the waves, its a must