What Is a Good Doppler for Pregnancy?
Dopplers are used to listen to a fetus's heart rate. A normal fetal heart rate is between 120 and 160 beats a minute. The Nicolet Elite Doppler is good for listening to fetal heart rate during pregnancy because of its accuracy.
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Types
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The Nicolet Elite Doppler is available in two types. One type displays the mother's heart rate and the other has audio only.
Features
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Each Nicolet Elite Doppler has a 3 mhz waterproof probe that allows for earlier detection of the fetal heart rate. It features a headphone jack as well as a low battery indicator.
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Size
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Each Nicolet Doppler is 6.8 inches tall by 2.9 inches wide and weighs approximately half a pound.
Benefits
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Dopplers are non-invasive and give expectant mothers the opportunity to detect a fetal heart rate in the comfort of their own home. They provide mothers with reassurance that their baby's heart rate is normal.
Warning
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No Doppler, including the Nicolet Elite Doppler, is a substitute for prenatal care.
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