At Home Doppler Review

jennywilli · June 2015

Hi mamas

I am just over the moon excited and had to share...I'm 9wks, a FTM, and nervous about everything. I don't "feel" pregnant which makes me worry. To calm my nerves, I got a Hi Bebe fetal Doppler and it was delivered today.

I told myself I wasn't going to try it until I was 11 weeks because I was afraid 9wks was too early to find a heartbeat on an at-home Doppler and I'd prob freak out if I couldn't find it....BUT... I was weak and tried it out tonight anyways. I had a full (now I mean FULL) bladder and I listened to an angelic heartbeat of 165-170 for a minute or two...ahhhh as a worrier, it was sheer bliss!

I am POSITIVE it was the babies heartbeat and not my own blood flow. I watched this super helpful YouTube tutorial and read lotsa tips before I tried it out. For those on the fence about getting one, I totally recommend it! Ahh it is THEE best experience

just thought I'd share! I read there are a lot of great at-home dopplers out there!

Video I watched:

https://youtu.be/WnYHyjn4Sg0

littleusfamily · June 2015

Now I'm tempted to try out mine! I was trying to hold out until I meet with my midwife on Monday!

mamakate1616 · June 2015

Ug! Lucky!! I have tried a couple times, granted with empty bladder and I have read that is a trick, haven't been able to find baby yet. Waaaah!

mrussello · June 2015

I have the sonoline Doppler. I used it with my last pregnancy and loved it. It gives numbers and a heart shows up when registering real sounds lol. My dr just found the heartbeat above my pubic bone so start really low. I haven't got it out this time around yet.

Heron422 · June 2015

I watched the same video! Convinced me to buy one and try it out. I got a little $25 amazon one and at 10wks, there it was! Beautiful

@kkfl2m+b I did it with a full bladder and found it after 2 minutes, I probably just got lucky though! Good luck

Blueyedsky · June 2015

Just bought an angelsounds brand one (only $25 and perfect 5 star reviews everywhere I looked!) I'm so so excited to get it in the mail! I know it's early but maybe I'll get lucky?

mollyj931 · June 2015

I have an older dr. office one from my dad who was an OB so I'm no help with brands, but here are a few tips:
-Watch some YouTube videos to see where you should start looking (it's probably lower than you thought)
-make sure you are listening to the baby's heartbeat, not yours. It's much faster
-it may take awhile to find, be patient
-please don't freak out if you can't find the heartbeat. Unless you are having true miscarriage signs, give it a break and try again later. It's hard to consistently find it in the early weeks

Good luck!!

Edited:
Whoops, sorry wrong Doppler thread . Sorry!!

To OP, Yes it's a great sound!! Congrats!!

BethP321 · June 2015

I tried mine at exactly 10 weeks. I find that I can't find it when I wake up in the morning unless I eat something first. All women and all babies are different. Try it on an empty stomach/bladder, then a full one, etc. Find out when it's best to hear it. I found that if I lay on my back, my hip bones kind of pop out, that's approximately how low I have to look to find the baby. Keep trying ladies. It is the best sound once you find it. And you'll hear what sounds like a horse galloping (so you don't mistake it for anything else.)

BethP321 · June 2015

And I cannot ever find it when I don't use the gel. If your doppler didn't come with a gel, you can use aloe gel. GEL not lotion. (:

keshakdavis · June 2015

Thanks @jennywilli I think I'm going to purchase one. How much was it?

BethP321 · June 2015

keshakdavis said:
Thanks @jennywilli I think I'm going to purchase one. How much was it?

I know you asked Jenny, but excuse me if I butt in. (: fetaldoppler.net has a ton of great models. I bought my sonaline a for $42 with free four day shipping.

keshakdavis · June 2015

Thank you @BethP321

Blueyedsky · June 2015

Just got mine in the mail today! Heard the heartbeat almost instantly it was so sweet!! For only $25, hearing the heartbeat at 9w1d was awesome!!

amama3 · June 2015

I purchased a sonoline b Doppler for $37(free shipping) from eBay. I absolutely love it!! I'm 12wks4days and started using it at 12wks. I've had no problem finding my babies heartbeat and I love that my SO can participate as well $:\$ ">

Houtz14 · June 2015

I bought the Sonoline Fetal Doppler this week. I'm 10 wks 4days..anyways we could hear the baby's heart beat! I love hearing our little jelly bean and so does my hubby

xxarlannaxx · June 2015

Does anybody know about this specific Doppler?

roziek · June 2015

@xxarlannaxx I just got this in the mail on Friday off of amazon for $25! Works perfectly so far

would def recommend it!

marykathryn86 · June 2015

I found mine this pregnancy 8 weeks and 4 days. Now a week later still finding it and with my spotting I have its such a life saver! I love love love having it

kgordon756 · June 2015

Took me forever to find mi ne I'm 9 weeks 3 days.. I was losing hope confusing my heartbeat with the babys FINALLY this morning very very low under my pelvic bone on the right hand side I heard my heartbeat super strong then babys echoing in the background sounding like a galloping horse 166 bpm I was over the moon happy! Remember ladies we are still early on and some home doppler can't pick up baby til 11 weeks so be patient and don't freak out like me.. lol

Heron422 · June 2015

@xxarlanaxx That's the one I have as well - works great!

Knottie1433440300 · June 2015

Hi! Just received my sonolineb! I was able to find the heartbeat but the Doppler couldn't quite calculate it. It was definitely super fast, but baby was right at pelvic bone, I'm 10 weeks 2 days, is that where usually baby is still at this early?

indibidule · June 2015

I want to get one but my husband doesn't see the point. Pretty soon, if he doesn't give in, I'm just going to order it because it's not very expensive and once we have it, he'll love to be able to hear the heartbeat whenever.

keshakdavis · June 2015

YAY I got my doppler last night!! It took me an hour to finally find it. I was right underneath my belly button. I kind of had to press down hard to get it but it was beating fast so I knew instantly I had found it. BUT, I only heard one, so tonight I have to go home after work and search for the other. I need to mark each one because I won't be completely satisfied until I hear both of our babies. Anyone else carrying twins and used the doppler? I have the sonoline fetal doppler.

emililyha · June 2015

indibidule said:
I want to get one but my husband doesn't see the point. Pretty soon, if he doesn't give in, I'm just going to order it because it's not very expensive and once we have it, he'll love to be able to hear the heartbeat whenever.

My hubby said the same thing. The doc had a hard time locating baby with the doppler at the office so he's worried I'll just search myself into a panic if I get one of my own. I really want one though! My next appt isn't until the 8th and I'd really love to just do a check in. Not sure if I'm just going to order it anyway or not.

Buehler99 · June 2015

I got mine today, and tried, with no luck. I looked everywhere, slowed down, everything. One thing I don't think I have was a full bladder, but I will try that out next. I heard mine an awful lot though!!

abbi1995 · June 2015

I couldn't find mine. 12w4d searched for 30 min with a full bladder and an empty bladder just in case. I heard my own heartbeat and the placenta lol will try again soon

3820204 · June 2015

I'm in the same boat. 12w1d and that's all I can hear! I'm so frustrated!

keshakdavis · June 2015

I tried again once I got home and found both of them!!!! This time it only took 15 mins. Keep trying ladies. Go super low, at the line of your public hair. That's where I found 1. The other was that far down but to the right. Near my public bone.

BethP321 · June 2015

I lay down and look at where my hip bones pop out, that's how low in my tummy where I heard the heartbeat. I went to my OB today and she said she doesn't recommend dopplers only because some anxious moms can confuse your own heartbeat with the baby's, but so far I haven't. It sounds similar in sound, but not in speed at all. She found mine way off to one side and baby was right in the middle. I've heard it before so it was cool having it "finalized" by my doctor.

keshakdavis · June 2015

Auto correct wasn't my friend. I pubic, of course lol

Momona1 · June 2015

So far, no luck with the Sonoline B, but I'm only 10 weeks today. I think I'll stop using it until about 12 weeks, then maybe it will be easier to detect.

Jenbug116 · June 2015

keshakdavis said:
YAY I got my doppler last night!! It took me an hour to finally find it. I was right underneath my belly button. I kind of had to press down hard to get it but it was beating fast so I knew instantly I had found it. BUT, I only heard one, so tonight I have to go home after work and search for the other. I need to mark each one because I won't be completely satisfied until I hear both of our babies. Anyone else carrying twins and used the doppler? I have the sonoline fetal doppler.

I'm having twins and have the same Doppler. I've been told as long as you can find one of the heartbeats the other is probably ok too. It's hard to find both at this point. The very first time I used it I tried to find both and drove myself crazy. Now I'm just happy if I find one. Waiting for my ultrasound Tuesday to make sure both are ok.

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