Doppler advice please.... I'm going mad :(
Hi ladies
I have a hi baby Doppler used it with my last baby but not any of the others, anyway had my scan a week ago all went well and since I have tried and tried to find heatbeat and I can't no matter where I put the probe I just get my own heartbeat and the windy noise from the placenta?? I'm now 14 weeks and 4 do you think something is wrong or could my placenta be in the way I am so worried now I wish I hadn't even bothered trying
Any advice greatly appreciated
Have a good evening x
I have a hi baby Doppler used it with my last baby but not any of the others, anyway had my scan a week ago all went well and since I have tried and tried to find heatbeat and I can't no matter where I put the probe I just get my own heartbeat and the windy noise from the placenta?? I'm now 14 weeks and 4 do you think something is wrong or could my placenta be in the way I am so worried now I wish I hadn't even bothered trying
Any advice greatly appreciated
Have a good evening x
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She did eventually get babies heartbeat but it was hard to hear and way in the background.
14 weeks is also quite early for a home dopppler. I have a home one as well and it does take me a very long time to fond anything. I have to go right on the hair line and then angle it so that it faces down and it is very hard to hear.
In short try not to worry. Easier said than done though I know.
Thanks again xx
Also, there was extra concern expressed recently about home usage of them - a lady was concerned that she hadn't felt much movement so got out her Doppler to check the heartbeat and found it - she decided it sounded fine so did not go to hospital or contact her Midwife. A while later she realised that baby was still not moving normally so went to hospital where it was found that baby was severely distressed. He was delivered safely but it would have been much better had she contacted hospital when she was first concerned.
Littlewulf good point I am on the very large side (not tubby)
Flissie oh my, makes me feel I may not use it again!! How awful glad baby was delivered safe
Thanks again girls, hope you all have a good new year SOBER ) xxx