I can't think of anything more exciting than expecting a baby! Most 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 fetal Doppler.
A fetal 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 tiny 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 these type of regulations. No negative effects 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 fetus. 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.
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