Another freak out moment: heartbeat

Re: Another freak out moment: heartbeat

• crikit83 member

  January 2015

  From what I understand, home dopplers are REALLY unreliable when it comes to heart rate. So I wouldn't get too worked up about it.

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• willowprincess member

  January 2015

  ^^wss. Also remember that your heartrate raises and lowers depending upon activity. Baby's will vary even more so. 175 is still within normal range.

  

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• leenziepops member

  January 2015

  175 is still normal. I wouldnt stress

  

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• thursdaychick member

  January 2015

  Thanks for responses. I think I wouldn't be so worried if my LO heart rate wasn't always on the low side. I would delete this thread because I feel bad about writing it. My anxiety has trippeled the last couple of weeks, something I will talk to the doctor about my next visit. I had panic disorder and generalize anxiety disorder pre pregnancy and got off my meds when I got pregnant. And I was doing okay but the last few weeks have been horrible!! And I am taking it out on the board by asking questions--sorry!! Thanks ladies!

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• cnoelle92 member

  January 2015

  No offense, but people who don't have a medical degree shouldn't have an at home Doppler. Because if something seems to be a little "off", people freak out. Leave that stuff up to the doctor. Yeah it's cool to hear the baby's heartbeat, but is it really worth worrying over when something seems a bit "off" to you?

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• APago member

  January 2015

  I agree with PP. If you were already dealing with anxiety pre-pregnancy, an at home Doppler may bring on undue stress and anxiety for you.
  
  It's a good idea to have a chat with your doctor about your increased anxiety. I wish you the best!

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• JoJo1111 member

  January 2015 edited January 2015

  Throw out the Doppler, it will only make your anxiety worse. FHR can be elevated for many reasons. Baby was probably just active.
  
  Eta I have the medical knowledge to use a Doppler appropriately but I choose not to have one at home. Auscultation with no education tells you very little about fetal well being. Fetal movement past 26-28 weeks is the best way to tell baby is healthy in there. If there was something wrong at 16--18 weeks there is nothing they could do anyways so why stress yourself.

  

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• dancegurl1118 member

  January 2015

  When I told my OB I had a doppler he was less than pleased, and he knows I spend all day listening to fetal heart at work so I am proficient.
  
  I've really stopped using mine because I came to the sobering realization that if there is no heart rate, there is nothing I can do; even if I'm 39 weeks. There's no warning either. Sorry for being a Debbie downer.

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• MrsMonogrammed member

  January 2015

  From what I understand, baby's heartbeat fluctuates all day...anything up to 190 is considered "normal". Just take comfort that there IS a heartbeat and talk to your dr next appointment:)

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• kimmarie1105 member

  January 2015

  I agree with all the others about a home Doppler, if you are a nervous nelly than its not for you.
  On another note, I hope your doctor counseled you on taking a narcotic while pregnant for a migraine. While it has been deemed safer than other migraine drugs in ****some*** studies, it should only be taken when absolutely needed and not long term. Please be careful.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• Trampslikeus member

  January 2015

  the readouts on those things are almost NEVER accurate - theres a reason theyre 30 bucks - while the one your doctor has is probably 2-300. and if your reaction to the doppler is anything other than "oh cool, i can hear it!" or "oh well, couldnt find it today", throw it out.

  
   
  

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