I just purchased one and tried for almost an hour trying to hear the babies heartbeat (no luck). I'm 12 wks and for my 10 1/2 wk prenatal visit my OB was unable to to find it with her Doppler, however we clearly saw it on the US minutes before. Has anyone else had trouble finding their babies heartbeat with a Doppler?
Re: Fetal Doppler
Home dopplers more often than not ( early on) cause both mom and her doctors staff more issues than reassurance.
edit: at 12 weeks the tones will be barely above the pelvic bone
There are some great videos out there that show you how to use it depending how far along you are. Also, like PPs said, see if your OB would be willing to give you a lesson at your next appointment.
ETA: it took my OB a minute or so to find the heartbeat with her Doppler at 14 weeks.
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