Should you use a home doppler to listen to your baby’s heartbeat?
Hearing your baby’s heartbeat is precious and reassuring for many parents;
‼️however it is important that only midwives and trained health professionals use a doppler to listen in.
😵When using a hand held doppler it is possible for there to be some confusion with the mother’s own heartbeat combining with the pulsing of the placenta which can sound like the baby’s heartbeat.
❌This means that when you listen in, you may not be hearing the baby’s heartbeat at all and can be falsely reassured.
🫣It is also very difficult to listen to the baby’s heartbeat before about 14-16 weeks, so if you are unable to hear it, this may cause lots of unnecessary panic and anxiety.
🤰🏼THE most important way to keep an eye on your baby’s wellbeing is to be aware of their movements.
Did you think about getting one of these devices? 👇🏼