Baby Doppler Overview
A baby Doppler is a device that a pregnant mother can utilize to hear her baby’s heartbeat within the womb! This is the same sort of instrument that is used when you visit the doctor and he or she listens to the baby’s heartbeat. It is truly a special moment when you can hear your child even though he or she is unborn. Because this is such a special moment, many mothers want to utilize a baby Doppler at home and hear their child’s heartbeat whenever they want to. This article will offer insightful information for those who wish to know what a baby Doppler is and how you use one.
Types of Baby Dopplers –
There are two main types of baby dopplers that mothers can use to hear their fetus’ heartbeat. One is the regular baby Doppler. This kind of device uses ultrasound technology to allow the mother to hear the heartbeat of the fetus. The second kind of baby Doppler is digital. This not only uses ultrasound technology, allowing the mother to hear the heartbeat, but also provides a visual ‘blip’ that shows the baby’s heartbeat. This is a good kind to go with if you are pregnant with more than one baby because it allows you to distinguish between the heartbeats.
Aside from that, there are also the 2MHz or the 3MHz baby dopplers. The difference between these two is that the 2MHz Doppler is a specialized probe that allows mothers who are overweight to hear their child’s heartbeat. It is strong enough to penetrate extra layers of fat in the belly and get through to the uterus where the child is. For a mother of normal weight, the 3MHz is perfectly functional and useful.
Information You Should Know –
Baby dopplers are regulated by the FDA, which requires approval from a pregnant mother’s physician in order to be used at home. This approval must be in the form of a prescription, and if the mother does not have this permission, it is illegal for her to rent or use a baby Doppler at home. They are also FDA approved, so if you plan on renting one, you should ensure that it has an FDA approval or it may be an illegal Doppler.
It is recommended that when using a baby Doppler at home, the mother use it in moderation. In the time that ultrasound technology has been used, since the 1950s, there have been no reports of injury or illness from it. However, it is still recommended that the Doppler be used in moderation. A good guide would be an eight-minute ‘listen in’ only about two or three times a week.
Should you attempt to buy or rent a baby Doppler and the merchant does not require a prescription from your doctor, do not buy or rent from them. This is a sure sign this company may not be operating legally or at the very least, that they have no concern over your health at all. Another thing may be that the Doppler is not a real, ultrasound-technology Doppler. Beware of the ones that only amplify sound such as digestive noises or an occasional heartbeat.
This is a great tool you can use to begin bonding with your baby before he or she is ever born. Just use them wisely. With the tips and advice above, you have an idea of what to look for and what to do.