Anyone considering buying/renting a doppler?

Nicoleborenstein · July 2012

Hi everyone,

I'm on my 9th week and was reading that starting around this point on I could buy or rent a doppler to listen to the baby's heart at home.

Has anyone ever done that before? Would you recommend it? Which brand did you use?

thanks!

amy61387 · July 2012

I am also interested in buying a doppler, but I dont know much about how much they cost or where to get one or anything. Interested to hear if anyone has ever purchased one.

aurorii · July 2012

I'm not going to buy one because I know I'll get obsessive, but I totally understand why someone would want to . My best friend had one and she absolutely loved it!

emmyann52 · July 2012

I bought one from Amazon for my first pregnancy and loved it. I just got it out and listened to the baby Sat. night and it puts me at such ease hearing it. I listen about once a week or when I don't have symptoms!

Mine was about $30 and works really well. I borrowed it to two of my pregnant friends and they loved hearing their babys and it put them at ease as well.

Jujuzee · July 2012

My cousin is now 21 weeks, but was put on bedrest at 12 weeks because her placenta wasnt attaching properly. At the time we didnt think we would be getting pregnant anytime soon, so I bought her the doppler that was recommended for her to sort of ease her worries. The day she got it she cried. She isnt able to feel movements yet, so being able to hear the heart beat while on bedrest has helped tremendously. We are not telling family yet, so I cant steal it yet, but I had definitely bought it thinking I could use it after her.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sonoline-B-Fetal-heart-doppler-Backlight-LCD-3mhz-FDA-/310313993809?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item484027c651

Is what I bought and she loves it.

101Mims · July 2012

For my last pregnancy I bought and Angelsounds doppler, also from amazon.

DH and I loved listening to the heartbeat during those early weeks before he/we could feel and see the baby move. It really helped DH bond with the baby from early on and it gave us both such peace of mind.

Obv - a home doppler is NO replacement for a Dr and if you have any worries about your baby/pregnancy then you talk with your Dr or go to a hospital and speak with a professional - you DONT RELY on the doppler.

That said, I ?m really looking forward to using it again during this pregnancy.

pitterpatter129 · July 2012

I also bought one on ebay with the last baby. I haven't dragged it out yet, but I liked having it last time between appointments. I made sure I only used it once every other week, otherwise I'd be obsessive about it.

magel050485 · July 2012

I did. I got the sonoline b fetal doppler and loved it. I didn't think it was worth DH taking vacation time to go to my appointments with me since all they did was weigh me, check my urine, and listen to the heartbeat so I purchased a doppler. I'm glad I did and I'm excited to be able to use it this time.

[Deleted User] · July 2012

I have one, and I love it.

Nicoleborenstein · July 2012

Nice! Thank you ALL for the info. I'm definitely getting one now too then. )

annmengland · July 2012

my pg friend has one so i'll probably just borrow hers... when woud you be able to start hearing the hb on a doppler?

kelly321 · July 2012

I got an Angelsounds one with DD and loved it. I have to admit that I've already tried it once or twice this time Embarrassed

Big surprise - I haven't heard anything yet (I'm only 7w2d). With DD I checked once a week starting at around 10w until I could feel movement at 20w.

cupcakes710 · July 2012

I've never heard of this until right now and I want one! Found one on amazon for $15 - Unisar. Anyone heard of that brand?

RAC07 · July 2012

i bought one with my last pregnancy and loved it. i didnt try using it until fourteen weeks because i was afraid i wouldnt be able to find it and id freak myself out. i havent tried it yet this pregnancy but i may the morning before my next appointment since ill be nine weeks. it may still be too early but id like to start using it now

kat1221 · July 2012

I rented one with my first pregnancy and totally flipped out when I couldn't find the HB at around 10 weeks. My husband made me send it back.

My friend has one and she offered to let me borrow it and I am still debating. I think it is more common to hear the HB with one after 12 weeks.

Brian'sWifey · July 2012

We bought one when I was pregnant with DD and we loved it. I've been using it this week and we've been able to listen to the heartbeat. We don't listen to it every night. We probably use it once a week. We have the Hi Bebe doppler and we love it.

amy61387 · July 2012

I just bought the Sonoline B Doppler. Cant wait to try it out in a couple weeks!

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