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Why Can’t The Baby’s Heartbeat Be Found Through A Fetal Doppler Test At 12 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

well im 12 weeks pregnant an i have a home fetal doppler but cant seem to find babys heartbeat i have had ultra sounds that show it an everything is good but i cant find it with the doppler i am a heavier women an i am wondering if i should be worried or is this normal depending on where baby is sitting please help me ?
Mon, 21 Aug 2023
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Hello,

Fetal hand held doppler usage comes with certain setbacks. If your uterus is retroverted or if you have an obese abdominal wall getting a reading will be difficult. But home monitoring of fetal heart is not really necessary unless you have some definite indication for the same. Especially at this gestational age, it can produce thermal and non thermal effects on fetal tissue which is undesired and totally preventable. Just embrace your pregnancy and don't stress too much.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Praseetha Narayanan, OB & GYN Specialist
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Why Can’t The Baby’s Heartbeat Be Found Through A Fetal Doppler Test At 12 Weeks Of Pregnancy?

Hello, Fetal hand held doppler usage comes with certain setbacks. If your uterus is retroverted or if you have an obese abdominal wall getting a reading will be difficult. But home monitoring of fetal heart is not really necessary unless you have some definite indication for the same. Especially at this gestational age, it can produce thermal and non thermal effects on fetal tissue which is undesired and totally preventable. Just embrace your pregnancy and don t stress too much. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Praseetha Narayanan, OB & GYN Specialist