I bought a pocket fetal doppler has anyone else tried one?

[alma0988]

I bought a fetal dopple to listen to my babys heartbeat and I dont hear it yet. I am only in my 8th week. I guess I need to wait until im farther along???? Has anyone here tried one and what was your experience with it???

thanks

[worththewait78]

I haven't bought one, but I heard that they're not very good.  Even at my OB's office, they had a hard time finding the heartbeat when I first started going in (weeks 12-20).  Now that I'm almost 25 weeks along, they can find the heartbeat fairly quickly.  But they have the top of the line equipment and it's still hard sometimes.  Like I said, I heard that the home dopplers can be really "junky" and don't work very well.  So don't be too discouraged!!

[Kricket212]

I agree 8 weeks is way to early.  You will find though that some days are easier then others to find the HB.  I bought one from ebay that I thought was junk.  I have been renting a better quality one which I will be returning next week.  My babies are moving around alot now & I go to OB every 2 weeks so I dont feel I need it anymore.

Best Wishes to you!!

[AnnieBrooke]

I liked my doppler a lot, but you can't hear anything at 8 weeks.  Try at 12 or 13 weeks.