
Baby Heart Monitor
Nothing is more exciting than expecting a baby and many expectant mothers and fathers can’t wait
to hear the sound of their child’s heartbeat. Parents who can’t wait and parents who want to
share the wonderful experience of listening to the beating sound can buy a baby heart monitor known as a
foetal Doppler.
A foetal Doppler uses sound waves to detect the sound of the infant’s cardio activity. The sound
waves bounce off of the little one’s heart and are sent back to the listener. The baby heart monitor sends
these sounds, also known as high frequency waves into a hearing device attached to the machine.
The high frequency waves don’t travel very well so it is necessary to use a gel or oil to help things along. The
sound conductor is applied directly to the mother’s tummy and the baby heart monitor is placed over the area and
moved until sound is detected.
The little heartbeat is amplified through an earphone and speaker built right into the baby heart monitor. The
person wearing the earphones can hear the infant’s beats and enjoy every precious moment, at least until someone
else wants a turn.
The baby heart monitor is very safe to use. It has been tested and released by the United States governmental
agencies responsible for such regulations. No negative affects have been found in over thirty years of use. The
baby heart monitor is the same technology used in hospitals everyday on thousands and thousands of
patients.
Some argue that there are great benefits for using the device while others think that too many sound waves can not
be good for the developing foetus. The Food and Drug Administration recommends that you talk to your doctor and get
permission before using a home baby heart monitor. This is always good practice.
Since the baby heart monitor can be quite an
expensive investment for such a short-term item many parents choose to rent one. Renting a baby heart monitor is
much less expensive and the parents can always change their minds and purchase the unit if they so choose.
The renting option is an appealing feature offered by the manufacturers and the option to purchase the item gives
parents even more incentive to try the product. After all, most families have a baby in their future plans, whether
immediate or extended. A baby heart monitor is a great item to have.
The information on this site is provided for information purposes and is in no way
intended to replace the knowledge or diagnosis of your doctor. Our intention is to focus on
overall health issues or strategies. For specific guidance regarding personal health questions,
we advise consultation with a qualified health care professional familiar with your particular
circumstances. We advise seeing a physician whenever a health problem arises requiring an
expert's care.
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