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Fetal Heartbeat
Asked by S.A. from Tampa
on July 18, 2009
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I just had a doctor's appointment at 10 weeks, or so I think, and the doctor couldn't find a heartbeat with that handheld device they use. I think it's called a Doppl...
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- This just happened to me in the early stages, except I was 12 weeks. My doctor ordered an ultrasound for that very day and there was the heartbeat. It was scary beca...
- Dr couldn't find a heartbeat and he/she didn't order an ultrasound? I think you need a new dr. i've also had a miscarriage with a successful pregnancy right after so...
- Hi S. - Sorry you have had to experience that...I've had 4 losses and I have been blessed with 3 children. I highly rec. BabyBeat which is something you can rent vi...
Fetal Heartbeat
Asked by H.P. from Altoona
on July 6, 2007
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I am 11 wks pregnant. I just had my second ob visit yesterday and once again they were unable to hear the baby's heartbeat on the doppler. My first visit I was only ...
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- I didn't hear my daughters heartbeat until 13 weeks as well. Some times if you are a "little" bit heavier you can't hear it as early as someone who is super thin.
- Hi H.! I had the same thing happen with my third child. I went in around 10-11 weeks and they couldn't hear the heartbeat. My doctor didn't seem to concerned either...
- HMMM I'm not sure. I suppose if the Dr. wasn't worried then don't stress. I'm just suprised they didn't do an ultrasound to make sure everything looked ok. With my ...
Seeking Recommendations on Quality Fetal Doppler/Home Fetal Monitoring System
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on December 8, 2009
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Hello Mamas!
My sister-in-law is newly pregnant with her first child and is very excited about the little angel growing inside of her. I thought a PERFECT Christmas ...
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- They are VERY expensive (and like you said, the cheap bebe one doesn't work). You can rent a good one from www.storkradio.com for about $25 a month that will give you...
- S., What about the book "What to expect when you're expecting" instead? W. M.
- i don't want to ruin your gift idea, but these systems are not reliable and can cause stress. we got one as a gift and were told it didn't work well, so we never used ...
Faint Fetal Doppler
Asked by J.H. from Burlington
on February 7, 2012
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Hi Moms! you may know I recently posted about not having fetal movement. I am only 16 weeks and altho I am slender and this is my third child, I know now that it is no...
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- 140 bpm is amazing, congrats! It doesn't matter how loud or faint it is, the BPM (beats per minute) is what matters. You're a worrier, but most of us are :) I was a ni...
- No doctor would tell you they heard a heartbeat just to make you feel better. If there was anything wrong, they would tell you.
- I have a tilted utereus and could not hear the heartbeat with either of my children that early on. Both times they had to do an internal ultrasound to catch the heart...
6 1/2 Weeks Pregnant and No Heartbeat.
Asked by L.W. from Chicago
on February 3, 2012
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I went into the doctor yesterday and according to my LMP I should have been 7 1/2 weeks pregnant. According to the ultrasound I’m only 6 ½ weeks pregnant. Also, he ...
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- I know it is hard to wait, but it is really early. I had the same thing occur with my second pregnancy and when I went back in at 8 -9 weeks the heartbeat was found. ...
- I think its common to not hear it until 8-9 weeks. Have they found out why you miscarried? I miscarried once and they found out it was because my progestine was low ...
- RELAX. If you doc is freaking you out this soon, change docs. Everyone knows it takes 10-16 weeks to hear the heartbeat. This is how the entire pregnancy is going to g...
Baby's Heartbeat Low and Size Small; D&C??? NEED ADVICE
Asked by M.W. from Chicago
on June 20, 2008
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I can't help but feel sad. We've struggled with infertility and were overjoyed to find out that we were finally pregnant, just to find out yesterday that the baby's h...
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- I agree with what everyone else has said. I just wanted to send you tons of positive thoughts and prayers. Good luck! Jen
- M., I am so sorry that you are going through this. Having been there myself, I know how stressful and difficult it is. My first pregnancy started out the same a...
- I have never had this situation, and I feel for you. I will be praying for you to hear the news that you want to hear. I also want to say that although you may have ...
Angel Sounds Fetal Doppler - Anyone?
Asked by A.R. from Chattanooga
on October 30, 2008
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Hello all! I am really wanting to buy the Jumper AngelSounds Fetal Doppler Baby Heart Prenatal Monitor-JPD 100S and was wondering if anyone else had used it and what ...
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- I am not sure what kind of person you are but I think having something like that in my house may cause me to get a little weird. I would be afraid I would start obsess...
- I have heard that most dopplers that you purchase are pretty much junk.... after I had a miscarriage (my first pregnancy), I was determined for peace of mind on #2. I ...
- hi i used this when i was pregnant with my twins and never could find the heartbeats...so i wont use it again..just a few months ago i bought a Hi Bebe BT-200 Fetal He...
Not Enough Fetal Movement?
Asked by A.G. from Pocatello
on February 2, 2011
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I am almost 29 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby and within the past few days I've been feeling like I really don't feel that baby move all that much. Or not really hitt...
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- I actually had a similar situation to this around 29-32 weeks (they are all blending together now, but I know it was in my third trimester that it happened). I went a...
- My dd hardly kicked at all...by all means keep talking to your dr. Drink the juice, lie on your side, count kicks. I went in for several nonstress tests because I co...
- I had a friend who's placenta was at the front of her uterus, so she never ever felt the baby kick through the whole pregnancy. Baby was fine, though :-) Your placen...
Fetal Heart Rate at 14 Weeks?
Asked by M.D. from Dayton
on January 7, 2011
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Hi all! I am 14 weeks pregnant and for the past few days my babies heartbeat has only been measuring in the low 130's. I know they say that the 120's to 160's is fine,...
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- I'm sorry but technology is great but it has made us so crazy too. I swear I had less too worry about with my kids. I would not want to be pregnant today. I would have...
- My daughter's heart rate was always in the 130's. Sounds perfect! try not to worry. The tenderness could be just ligament pain. That baby is stretching you out. I...
- I would call the office and talk to a nurse to see what she thinks. If you are using an in home fetal heart rate monitor you might not accually be hearing the babys he...
Fetal Heart Rate Low at 6 Weeks 4 Days, Any Hope??
Asked by C.W. from Columbia
on July 17, 2009
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hi folks, i'm freakin out. i've recently found out we're expecting...this is my second husband and i already have 3 children from a previous marriage and he has two al...
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- get some rest and try not to stress to much its not good for the baby. I am now 19 weeks with my 3rd child had a sono at 6 week and heart rate was 72 fertility dr was ...
- What did the doctors tell you about the baby's survival? How are things going now? Try to relax- impossible I know, but added stress won't help either you or the baby....
- I wish I had a lot of encouragement to give. But I will tell you what I know. I have had 3 miscarriages and 2 were later at 13 weeks. It's not supposed to happen th...