Fetal Monitors

karlene c asked:

I went and bought a fetal heart doppler / heart monitor from ebay. I have tested it and it works but how often can i use it in a week (not that i am going to use it weekly just as an example of how often i can use it) , i dont want to over use it because i dont want to hurt the baby. Has anyone else had experience with these heart monitors and how often you can use them ?

Question posted courtesy of: Cindy

HAPA CHIC asked:

Reason I am asking is I am thinking about purchasing one .I know when my doctor uses it it also pickes up mine as well . So how can you figure out which one is your from the babies ?
By the way I live in Canada , so purchasing a doppler is not ilgegal here for use as in the USA

Question posted courtesy of: Joanne

Cookie asked:

I’m pregnant and would like to purchase one. Is it safe to get a fetal heart monitor and use it at home? I saw one and I wanted to buy it but the nurse at the clinic said they might not be safe for the baby? Anyone has one and used it? what do you think?

Question posted courtesy of: Julie

drezjr asked:

Can anyone tell me where I can find a Prenatal Heart Monitor in Toronto and surrounding areas? My wife and I are expecting our first child and would like to purchase one of these monitors.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Question posted courtesy of: Randy

Lesley asked:

I am 20 weeks pregnant and I am considering renting a fetal heart monitor. I am thinking of renting one from Belly Beats for $25.00/mo. I have been a nervous wreck since I found out I was pregnant, and am looking for something to ease my mind. Does anyone know if this is a good company to rent from? Do they work? Your help would be appreciated. Thank you.

Question posted courtesy of: Dora

doctor_76 asked:

We bought one from Wal-Mart and tried it out. It is pretty neat hearing the little thumps and bops of the baby moving around but as of yet, no heartbeat… My wife is 19 weeks as of today, anyone have any idea how soon we may be able to hear it with the monitor?

Question posted courtesy of: Gerald

CamMan’s Mommy asked:

I have bought one online and thought I was finding the heartbeat of my 11 week gestation fetus. I listened today and found it again but found the hearbeat on the exact same other side…..
I find the heartbeat next to my hip very low in pelvis area. First I was finding it easily on the right side, now Im finding it on the left side also. The doc confirmed that I am NOT having twins so is it arteries? What else could it be? is it not even the baby’s heart beat and mine possibly? THANKS FOR ANY HELP!
I just looked the brand I bought up and it does say can hear as early as 12 weeks… so guess it’s mine lol! Can hear the baby moving around though! THANKS

Question posted courtesy of: Carla

girl asked:

I notice my fetal movement (24 weeks and 1 day) is very less compared to what i felt in the last few weeks. I am put on nifedipine (Procardia) to stop contractions which i do not feel at all. I am really worried and ordered for a fetal monitor. Went to the ER several times just to check my baby’s heartbeat . am I alright?
Thank you sweetie, i read somewhere PROCARDIA reduces blood flow (and also to the fetus) . I had a miscarriage last time at the same exact time.
i am using 10mg. I read this is a class C medicine and i was told this is perfectly normal to take it..Really worried and getting restless. Anyone, please advice..thank you

Question posted courtesy of: Karl

momie_2bee asked:

I lost a baby at 20 weeks and now I’m 21 weeks, my doctor suggested renting a fetal heart monitor online, he didn’t say what the best one was so I wnated to know from you guys which is the best one, any ideas? Thanks

Question posted courtesy of: Alicia

Mrs. L asked:

I’d like to be able to listen to baby’s heart beat at home, but I’m a little skeptical. I know the Bebe Sounds monitors you can only use from 6 months until labor. The AngelSounds is supposed to pick up the heartbeat at or shortly after 12 weeks.

Question posted courtesy of: Shane