At home doppler suggestions

ckenyon82 · May 2015

Is anyone using an at home doppler that picks up heartbeat at around 10-11 weeks? Can anyone give any recommendations for good ones?

courtney198078 · May 2015

I haven't actually used one but I think there was another post about these on here and a lot of people suggest the sonoline b I have looked it up the best price I found was on eBay for $34

Athomas1341 · May 2015

I just bought one on eBay today- the same one PP mentioned. I hope it works!!

imfunsizeniki · May 2015

I have the sonoline b, highly recommend. Found heartbeat starting at 8w4d this pg, 9w5d last pg, and around 10 the one before that.

ckenyon82 · May 2015

Awesome! Thanks ladies! Just didn't want to waste my money trying a bunch thst didn't work

FaithHopeMiracle · May 2015

https://www.contecmedicalsystems.com/sonoline-handheld-pocket-fetal-doppler-p-174.html I got this one and have been using it since week 8. I am now close to 10 weeks. I hears it st thr Dr first so I knew it was there. I only do it when my husband is home and when I can get to the Dr if it's not there, and only once a day if that much. I normally only do it when I get super nervous. Ive had a lot of miscarriages so..

BethP321 · May 2015

My only suggestion is to get one that is 3 MHz not 2.. 3s are more sensitive to picking up the heartbeat

mellybelles · May 2015

I had an easy time picking it up with the sonoline b! I think I was just over 9 weeks when I found it and it's my first pregnancy !

kparker36420 · May 2015

We purchased the Sonoline B as well and have been able to hear the baby since beginning of week 9. I usually listen once a day in the mornings (seems to be the easiest time to find heartbeat) and video it for my hubby since he works away from home 3 weeks at a time and also for our close family:) They love getting the msgs and getting to hear baby as well. I have had a miscarriage before this pregnancy and getting to hear our gumdrop helps me feel reassured everything is okay and its just sweet to hear in general! Hope this helps:)

mac-n-cheesy · May 2015

I have the Sonoline B too. After reading a ton of reviews I bought this really early on. I've been able to find the HB every time I've used it since 9w4d (the first time I tried). If you get one make sure to order a bunch of US gel because you'll go through it super fast.

kleshelle · May 2015

Now I'm freaking out, I borrowed my sisters Doppler it's the sonoline B (I think)... And I'm almost 13 weeks and can't find the heart beat....

kleshelle · May 2015

It's the 3hmz one too.... But I was also told I had a tilted uterus during my last mc... if that has anything to do with it? Idk I'm just freaked out now. :-SS

syrichard · May 2015

I only suggest getting a Doppler if you know how to use it. I have heard so many horror stories of people freaking out bc they can't find the heartbeat bc they weren't using it correctly.

kleshelle · May 2015

Lol i do know how, and my sister is an RN on labor & delivery ... She does it all the time & she couldn't find it either... Oh well not gonna stress over it, I'm sure everything is fine... Maybe my baby is just being stubborn.

kdoak2015 · May 2015

Yea don't stress, this is the reason I am up and down about getting one. As much as I'd love to hear the heart beat daily, I think it would become an obsession and would bring out extra worries if I can't find it. Think I'll stay away from purchasing one for now.

kleshelle · May 2015

I wish we never would have tried until I was further along, because I read online most people won't pick up until 15-16 weeks anyway..... I'll probably just not ever use it honestly... Or bring it to my next OB app and ask him to locate the heartbeat with it... If he can't I'm giving it right back to my sis bc it's trash lol. He had no trouble picking it up on his though! But theirs is like... Super duty, they mean business type of dopplers...

AJo32 · May 2015

I got the Sonoline B and love it! I was able to find the heartbeat starting at 8 weeks.

AJo32 · May 2015

kleshelle said:
It's the 3hmz one too.... But I was also told I had a tilted uterus during my last mc... if that has anything to do with it? Idk I'm just freaked out now. :-SS

I've read on other forums that women with a tilted uterus often have trouble getting a heartbeat on a home doppler. I'm sure baby is healthy and just hiding in there!

kleshelle · May 2015

Another thing is... We don't have the gel... I've been using lotion, which she used on herself and found it around 16ish weeks... Maybe that makes a difference too

kparker36420 · May 2015

Yes, transmission gel makes a HUGE difference. Your local drug store may order some for you if you ask them. I work in a pharmacy and ordered some. Its very inexpensive. Also, my uterus is also tilted and my baby likes to stay VERY low and I mean like right under my c-section scar low.lol not sure if it has anything to do with the tilted uterus or its just a comfy spot but try around that area. I am sure your sweet baby is just fine! Dont stress:)

tamer90 · May 2015

I've got one and I'm 12+1 and a midwife and haven't been able to find it. Even with a good Doppler at work. It's common not to find it until 14 or so weeks because they can move so much

AJo32 · May 2015

kleshelle said:
Another thing is... We don't have the gel... I've been using lotion, which she used on herself and found it around 16ish weeks... Maybe that makes a difference too

Aloe vera gel works too and it's easy to find!

kleshelle · May 2015

I used lotion, and i was determined to find it... I did, it was ALOT higher up than I thought (right below my belly button) and it was 140 bpm (13 weeks Thursday).... You can see my bump is actually a baby bump now lol! The big part of the bump is where I found the heart beat at... Weird a week ago it was between the belly button and pelvic area.. It was very touchy still I couldn't move it a centimeter from the spot and had to point it more towards the vajajay lol... \:D/

sdolinsky · May 2015

I rented my at home Doppler from dopplers to diapers and just received it today. I am 10wks and 5d and found the heartbeat. It took at least five minutes to find. The baby was moving around lots because I could only hear it for 10 seconds or so then I would have to find it again. Super happy I now have this and will be using it every night. It's comforting to know that baby is doing good since I've had no symptoms so far.

amm0512 · May 2015

I have an Angelsounds that my sister sent while I was prego with DS. I was ou of town from 9-11 weeks, so just under 12 weeks by the time I used it this pregnancy, but I was just over 10 weeks when I heard DS for the first time. You can actually pull up videos on youtube to help show you how to use them and where to look.

Melissadmag · May 2015

Don't freak, I'm 12 weeks and found it but it was saying it was only 90bpm which is not good at all. I'm hoping I'm just doing it wrong...

sarahsnowball · May 2015

Melissadmag said:
Don't freak, I'm 12 weeks and found it but it was saying it was only 90bpm which is not good at all. I'm hoping I'm just doing it wrong...

Is it possible you may have heard your own blood flowing? That sounds closer to an adult's heart rate than a baby's. When I had my Doppler during my last pregnancy, I sometimes found my own pulse rate, which sounds similar to baby's but much slower.
I will not be getting a Doppler for this pregnancy because it definitely caused me more stress than I had anticipated. I know lots of women find it comforting to have one but I would get really anxious if I couldn't locate the heartbeat, so I'm not putting myself through it this time.

kleshelle · May 2015

Melissadmag said:
Don't freak, I'm 12 weeks and found it but it was saying it was only 90bpm which is not good at all. I'm hoping I'm just doing it wrong...

You probably are, lol mine was 135-140 on Doppler and at my ultrasound it was 152... So don't freak

MrsBwIVF · June 2015

Has anyone with twins tried an at home doppler?
At our appt this week, our Dr had a harder time finding the 2nd beans heartbeat with a transvaginal wand because it's slightly behind the 1st bean.
I'm just worried I would only hear the one.

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