Home Doppler help?

frankie1986 · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:49 PM

Hi ladies,

I am 15 weeks and just borrowed a Doppler from my friend to listen to the babies heartbeat. She forgot to put the ultrasound gel in the box with it, but she said it will work without it I just wouldn't be able to hear it as clearly.

I have tried lying down and sitting up but can't seem to hear anything at all, is this normal or do I need the gel? And also am I supposed to press down on my stomach with the Doppler?

Would love to hear from anyone else who is currently 15 weeks and see any of your bump pics? I am constantly comparing myself to all of you on here! Can feel my bump is about to pop out any day now, it just feels fat at the moment but really starting to round now.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks xxxx

(by the way I heard a really strong heartbeat on ultrasound at my 12 week scan 3 weeks ago)

JenAM · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:53 PM

I have heard of people using baby oil... although i don't know if that works. With my doppler I didn't have to push down on tummy to much. Although At 15w it still may be early to pick up hb on lo with doppler. I would suggest trying different areas of your belly just in case lo is in a funny position. I have found that you can buy Aquasonic gel through amazon pretty cheap(around 6 bucks) which is what I used to use and it worked great for me.

DeeDee80 · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:56 PM

Until my gel came in I used vaseline intensive care lotion. Worked really well. Make sure you are listening below your belly button.

overcomer79 · Apr 11th, 2012, 15:57 PM

I used baby oil. Worked GREAT!

Charlee · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:05 PM

At 15 weeks mine was just above my pubic bone, so take your pants down if you can and listen just above your area, move tiny spaces around middle area until you hear it. Try baby oil or vaseline moisturiser!! I heard it the first time I bought mine at 13 weeks with a cheap AngelSounds so you shouldn't have an issue.

**angel** · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:06 PM

as others have said listen very low down and on times when I used no gel it took a while and was mega uncomfy!! xx

jd83 · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:12 PM

Aloe vera gel, ky jelly, lotion, or baby oil all work. You will be able to hear much better if you use something to amplify the sound. My baby's heartbeat was also just above my hair line around 15 weeks. So try around that area, moving slowly side to side a little at a time. It will probably be just right or just left of center.

armywife11 · Apr 11th, 2012, 16:47 PM

My midwife could feel the baby at 15/16 weeks so she just sat it on top of him/her. He/she was above my hair line below my belly button (moving around a ton that day). My midwife didn't push down very much when she found it. Just a little pressure.

xGemxGemx · Apr 11th, 2012, 18:36 PM

Where did u all buy yur dopplers from and how much where they? Xx

Jslyn9996 · Apr 11th, 2012, 19:05 PM

Got mine off ebay for 32$

Apr 11th, 2012, 15:49 PM	#1
frankie1986 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 20	Home Doppler help? Hi ladies, I am 15 weeks and just borrowed a Doppler from my friend to listen to the babies heartbeat. She forgot to put the ultrasound gel in the box with it, but she said it will work without it I just wouldn't be able to hear it as clearly. I have tried lying down and sitting up but can't seem to hear anything at all, is this normal or do I need the gel? And also am I supposed to press down on my stomach with the Doppler? Would love to hear from anyone else who is currently 15 weeks and see any of your bump pics? I am constantly comparing myself to all of you on here! Can feel my bump is about to pop out any day now, it just feels fat at the moment but really starting to round now. Any help is appreciated. Thanks xxxx (by the way I heard a really strong heartbeat on ultrasound at my 12 week scan 3 weeks ago)

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JenAM Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 37	I have heard of people using baby oil... although i don't know if that works. With my doppler I didn't have to push down on tummy to much. Although At 15w it still may be early to pick up hb on lo with doppler. I would suggest trying different areas of your belly just in case lo is in a funny position. I have found that you can buy Aquasonic gel through amazon pretty cheap(around 6 bucks) which is what I used to use and it worked great for me.

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Apr 11th, 2012, 15:56 PM	#3
DeeDee80 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: San Diego/Chula Vista Posts: 1,072	Until my gel came in I used vaseline intensive care lotion. Worked really well. Make sure you are listening below your belly button.

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overcomer79 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,420	I used baby oil. Worked GREAT!

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Charlee Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North East Posts: 708	At 15 weeks mine was just above my pubic bone, so take your pants down if you can and listen just above your area, move tiny spaces around middle area until you hear it. Try baby oil or vaseline moisturiser!! I heard it the first time I bought mine at 13 weeks with a cheap AngelSounds so you shouldn't have an issue.

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Apr 11th, 2012, 16:06 PM	#6
angel Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,838	as others have said listen very low down and on times when I used no gel it took a while and was mega uncomfy!! xx

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Apr 11th, 2012, 16:12 PM	#7
jd83 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,384	Aloe vera gel, ky jelly, lotion, or baby oil all work. You will be able to hear much better if you use something to amplify the sound. My baby's heartbeat was also just above my hair line around 15 weeks. So try around that area, moving slowly side to side a little at a time. It will probably be just right or just left of center.

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Apr 11th, 2012, 16:47 PM	#8
armywife11 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA Posts: 2,684	My midwife could feel the baby at 15/16 weeks so she just sat it on top of him/her. He/she was above my hair line below my belly button (moving around a ton that day). My midwife didn't push down very much when she found it. Just a little pressure.

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Apr 11th, 2012, 18:36 PM	#9
xGemxGemx Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Merseyside Posts: 949	Where did u all buy yur dopplers from and how much where they? Xx

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Apr 11th, 2012, 19:05 PM	#10
Jslyn9996 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,508	Got mine off ebay for 32$

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