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hearing the baby

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candr · 10/05/2011 19:37

Can I use a stethascope like a doppler, have been given one but can't hear anything. Am trying not to worry as I know even dopplers can be tricky but has anyone else tried it? Where do I put it - below belly button?

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davidtennantsmistress · 10/05/2011 19:42

I wouldn't have thought so, my doppler never works without the gel stuff on it even at 25 weeks.

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nunnie · 10/05/2011 19:45

I can say for certain, but whenever I have seen a doctor during pregnancy they use the same method to hear heartbeat as the midwife they have never even tried with a stethascope.

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candr · 10/05/2011 19:48

Am 20+3 and got told that a cardboard tube works so thought a stethascope might, will try it with some gel maybe. Thought if it worked then kids in class could have a listen as they are all very excited but I have resisted buying a doppler.

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Misty9 · 10/05/2011 19:54

I'm sure on one of these pregnancy-calendar sites one of my recent emails said baby's is now big enough for the hb to be heard on a stethoscope? I'm 23+1 now, and it was a couple of weeks ago I got the email I think :)

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