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Just used at-home Doppler at 9.2 weeks - unsafe??

I couldnt hear anything because its too early but I did see the machine go from

120 (presumably my heartbeat) to 180 (which was the heart rate of the baby last week).

I just read these can be damaging to the fetus - I only used mine for about 15/20 mins and don’t plan to use it again. Has anyone else had experience with this?

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ma

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It’s perfectly fine to use they just don’t recommend it because you won’t always find the heartbeat.

Ly

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They aren't going to hurt the baby however it is way to early for the screen to be accurate and you can spend weeks not finding it.

Ma

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Won’t hurt to use but I’ve read it’s not suggested to use a home one cause it can cause worry if you can’t find the heart beat or you could even mistake the umbilical cord pulse as the heart beat instead too

As

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I watched a YouTube video that help me find it. Start super low

Am

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The doppler is not in anyway harmful to the baby. However I wouldn’t trust the number on the screen until you’re about 20+ weeks. You can find YouTube videos that can help you find the baby this early!
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