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Doppler Question

by babyadam, Jul 20, 2008 12:18PM
I am 9w6d pregnant and yesterday I was able to pick up the babies heart rate it was 170, last night and this morning I could no longer pick up the heart beat.  Is this normal because of the size of the baby?
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by martikadragoon, Jul 20, 2008 05:27PM
Yea, it's because at this point in the pregnancy the baby is so tiny. Normally doctors don't even try with a doppler til about 11-13weeks. :) don't worry about it. I STILL can't get my son's heartbeat w/my cheesey little doppler, and i'm 32weeks.

by KellyA74, Jul 20, 2008 08:43PM
I have a doppler that I rented from Stork Radio (one of the more expensive ones out there),,,,,for weeks I was all excited b/c it was so easy to pick up the heartbeat..only to find out that I was (this was at 12 weeks) listening to my own artery.....If you're picking it up anywhere near your hipbones, and it's wicked loud....it's probably your artery.....In addtition, we all have an abdominal aorta that runs right through your abdominal region, which i wicked easy to pick up too........Since the midwife found the HB...I've never been able to find it on my own!  UGH!  And I'm 19 weeks, 3 days today!  And the screen that gives you the supposed heart rate isn't accurate...All very frustrating, I know....I don't mean to discourage you at all...but just know that if you have a hard time finding it.......you're not alone!  Try bringing it to your next appt. with you and see if they can help.

by babyadam, Jul 21, 2008 04:51PM
To: babyadam
Update:

Well I found the heart beat again this morning, what a relief.

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