https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:56:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-rentbuy-a-doppler-machine#post-2324063 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:39:34 +0000 Torchwood 2324063@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My cousin loaned me her sonoline b, and I loved it. I never had issues finding the heartbeat. I used it up until movement got really consistent, maybe 20 weeks? It was reassuring after 2 m/c's. That being said, after losing a baby with a perfect heart but severe birth defects, I didn't bother for my next pregnancy. It couldn't reassure me anymore. But I would recommend it as long as you won't panic if it takes time to find it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-rentbuy-a-doppler-machine#post-2324047 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:05:35 +0000 78h2o 2324047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was just getting ready to sell my Sonoline B if anyone is interested. I liked having it and felt it gave me peace of mind. I did once seriously freak myself out with it, but that was due to other extenuating circumstances (I tried to find the heartbeat to reassure myself after discovering a prolapse issue. I think I was freaking out so much over the prolapse that I panicked when I couldn't find the hb right away. I actually went to the ER, but my doctor said she would have told me to go in, regardless of whether or not I'd found a heartbeat. Baby was ok). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-rentbuy-a-doppler-machine#post-2324046 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 22:04:06 +0000 lovehoneybee 2324046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom gave me a Sonoline B. I knew from an earlier appointment that I have an anterior placenta and it might be harder to find, so I didn't panic when I couldn't. I used it a lot between 12-20 weeks or so. Evan loved it...every night after his bath he wanted to put a diaper on and then "Listen to baby sister!" As soon as I found it he'd exclaim "There she is!" So cute. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-rentbuy-a-doppler-machine#post-2324043 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 21:59:05 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2324043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i did when i was pregnant with charlie though all ob's advise against it because it can be hard to find the heartbeat and cause you to freak out. i never had any problems finding it and it gave me peace of mind after 2 miscarriages. I also only used it twice a week or so (rented). i loved it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-rentbuy-a-doppler-machine#post-2323849 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 17:37:52 +0000 erinbaderin 2323849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the Sonoline B - I got it from eBay for my first pregnancy, and I found it really reassuring. Just remember that not hearing anything early on is not a bad sign. I never heard my babies before 12 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-rentbuy-a-doppler-machine#post-2323817 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:52:37 +0000 Autumnmama79 2323817@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Goose: Awesome thanks for your reply! After one successful pg and 2 losses, I'd really like the opportunity to know that baby is doing ok even between appointments. Off to check out the website... :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-rentbuy-a-doppler-machine#post-2323813 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:44:43 +0000 Mrs. Goose 2323813@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Autumnmama79: I did! I had it from weeks 15-18 I think. I really liked having it. It gave me piece of mind between my appointments and until I felt distinct movement which wasn't until 20 weeks. I did tell myself I would only use it once a week and that didn't happen because it was addictive...but once you find it and listen to it for a second you turn it off so I don't think that's a big deal. I would put a timer on my phone sometimes so I knew I wasn't searching for it or using the Doppler for about much longer than 5 minutes, always under 10. But non-stress tests when you get them are 20 minutes hooked up to a monitor like a Doppler and people get those fairly regularly. People worry about not being able to find the heartbeat, so if it is a second or third pregnancy it should be easier and I would wait until your doctor or midwife has been able to find it at least for a second with their Doppler. Since mine is my first my baby was always pretty low, but when I told my friend to make sure she tried really low when looking for it she said hers was actually up higher because it is her second pregnancy. </p> <p>I got it from this site: <a href="http://www.tummytickles.com/babydoppler.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.tummytickles.com/babydoppler.html</a></p> <p>I thought it was totally worth it and I also shared it with a friend before I sent it back.</p> <p>There are instructions with it and also lots of YouTube videos that show you how.</p> <p>There was maybe one time it took a bit longer to find it, but since I had heard it recently I wasn't very worried and I went back a bit later, relaxed, and tried again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-rentbuy-a-doppler-machine#post-2323495 Fri, 16 Oct 2015 13:06:18 +0000 Autumnmama79 2323495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I kind of wish I did with DD and I'm seriously considering renting a doppler for this pg. I'd love to be able to have a listen each day but I also wouldn't want to put myself in unnecessary panic if we couldn't find the heartbeat one time! Any experiences to share? </p>