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Expecting moms might find comfort using a home doppler between appointments, but experts warn they may cause unnecessary worry. A baby's fetal heart rate can be difficult to find, particularly early on in your pregnancy, said Anushka Chelliah, M.D., a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Obstetrix® Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists of Houston, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. It's also possible, she added, that the doppler might pick up mom's heart rate (which is naturally lower). Providers can distinguish them, but most moms using a home doppler lack the training to do so. Also, when you're at home, you have nothing to use in conjunction with the doppler, said Dr. Chelliah. Hospitals often use ultrasound imaging along with the doppler to provide a fuller assessment of your baby's health.
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