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Handheld fetal dopplers are actually quite easy to use and understand. A fetal Doppler is used to listen to a baby’s heartbeat while it is still in the womb. By using ultrasound technology, a fetal Doppler heartbeat monitor sends high frequency sound waves into your abdomen. When the sound waves encounter movement, such as your baby’s heartbeat, it sends a signal back to the device through the handheld probe. The signal is then translated into a sound which is then amplified so you can hear it.

Fetal dopplers are used by medical professionals every day to detect heartbeats of babies in the womb. They are completely safe and do not require a prescription. The waves emitted by a fetal doppler are about 40 times lower than those emitted from an ultrasound machine. Every BabyHeart fetal doppler we sell is FDA, ISO & CE approved to ensure safety and quality.

When choosing a fetal doppler, it is important to choose a company that offers quality products and a high level of customer service and support. Also, be sure to look for ARTG registered fetal dopplers to ensure you are getting a safe, high quality device that you can feel good about using on your baby.

Our Babyheart fetal Doppler monitors work similar to an ultrasound, but they shouldn’t be used as a replacement for regular ultrasound appointments and doctor visits.

If you are unable to hear your baby’s heartbeat, don’t panic. Your baby could be too small for the Doppler to detect its heartbeat and you should wait until your baby is more developed. Your baby could also be in a position which makes it difficult for the monitor to pick up the heartbeat. However, if you have a feeling something is wrong, contact your physician.