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When can I hear my baby's heartbeat?

When does a baby have a heartbeat?

A baby's heartbeat can be detected by transvaginal ultrasound as early as 3 to 4 weeks after conception, or 5 to 6 weeks after the first day of the last menstrual period.

This early embryonic heartbeat is fast, often about 160-180 beats per minutes, twice as fast as us adults'! Later the heartbeat slows slightly but remains about 110-160 throughout fetal life.
When can I hear my baby's heartbeat?

You may be able to hear - and see - the fluttering of cells for the first time when you're about 6 weeks pregnant if you have an early ultrasound exam.

Otherwise, you'll probably first hear your baby's heartbeat with a fetal Doppler at a regular prenatal care visit. How early the sound can be picked up depends on your baby's position in your uterus, your weight, and the accuracy of your due date. Your caregiver may be able to find it with the Doppler as early as 12 weeks.

Checking your baby's heartbeat will become a regular part of every prenatal visit.
What is a fetal Doppler?

The fetal Doppler (also called | Doptone | ) is a handheld ultrasound baby heartbeat monitor that your caregiver can use to find your baby's heartbeat.

She'll cover the device with ultrasound gel and move it around on your belly until she finds a spot where the heartbeat can be detected. The Doppler sends and receives sound waves that bounce off your baby's heart. In this way the fetal Doppler makes your baby's heartbeats loud enough for you to hear.
Can I rent or buy a fetal Doppler?

Yes, you can rent or buy a Doppler for home use. However, some experts think a home Doppler isn't a good idea. That's because it can take considerable training and practice to find and correctly identify a baby's heartbeat, and it may make women anxious when the heartbeat is not found - not because of an issue with the baby, but with the Doppler | s use.
What does my baby's heartbeat sound like?

Many women say that the beating of their baby's tiny heart sounds like the thunder of galloping horses. Hearing it for the first time can be very moving.
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