How To Get Pregnant
Trying To Get Pregnant
Angelsounds Fetal Doppler You Can Listen To Your Baby In The Comfort Of Your Own Home
Jun 13th
Fetal baby Doppler – how to listen to your unborn baby successfully
How does the Doppler work ?
The Doppler listens to the reflections of small, high frequency sound waves that are reflected from within the womb. These sound waves are picked up by the probe and amplified through the hand held speaker so that you can hear them clearly. There are a variety of sounds that can be heard, including the fetal heart beat/tone, each of which is distinctive and so are easily identified. You can hear kicks and hiccups when your baby grows larger. Sounds can generally be heard from 10-12 weeks of your pregnancy.
Are Fetal Doppler's Safe ?
All the Fetal Doppler’s available through reputable internet stores are the same, or use the same technology as the Doppler’s used by your midwife or doctor during your examinations throughout your pregnancy. Ultrasonic technology has been in use for many years without any side affects reported to the baby or the mother, do not confuse these with the large hospital ones.
Fetal Doppler's have an incredible safety record. Dopplers have been used daily around the world for over 30 years. It is estimated around five million are in use every single day. No adverse effects to either mother or baby have ever been reported.
Please do not confuse Doppler’s with ultrasound scanners used in a hospital to show images of your baby. Our Doppler's use ultrasound in an extremely low power output. This is why they are run on a household battery alone.
What if I can’t find the heartbeat ?
Finding the heartbeat can be daunting at first as your baby may be lower than you expect. It is important to use large amounts of gel and try the probe very low down just above the pubic bone. If you do not hear sounds when you begin keep moving the probe very slowly until you find a heartbeat, maybe test it on yours first. The fetal heart beat sounds like a galloping horse and is very fast at 120-160 beats per minute. If you still have difficulty then refer to the leaflet enclosed with your Doppler.
How can I tell I havent confused it with my own heartrate?
The sound of the fetal heartbeat is distinctive, but can often be confused with other sounds at first. You may well have heard it already during your antenatal appointments with your midwife or doctor. You may pick up the planceta this is a slow whoosing sound.
- A roaring sound, like waves on a beach, is the sound of your placenta.
– A ‘whooshing’ noise is the sound of the blood supply to the placenta.
– Your own pulse! Remember baby's heart will be twice as fast as yours.
– A pulse that is more high-pitched than your baby’s heartbeat, but at the same speed. This is the pulse through the umbilical cord; a very pregnant and reassuring noise !
How many heartbeats per minute will I hear ?
The fetal heartbeat is much faster than your own and is usually between 120 and 160 beats per minute. However, the heartbeat is not likely to remain constant and will vary depending on the time of day and amount of activity. You musnt use the doppler to self-diagnose it is important to always seek medical help when you are concerned.
Will you need special creams or gels ?
The probe on your fetal doppler needs a dense liquid to pick up the sound waves from the womb. The coupling gel that is provided with your Doppler is to be used to ensure the high quality and clarity of the sounds you can hear.
Doppler Tips
– A very easy way to find the heartbeat is to take your Doppler with you to your next prenatal appointment. Your OB or midwife can help you locate your baby's heartbeat and provide you with helpful doppler tips.
– A full bladder may help, especially in early pregnancy.
– Early in pregnancy, start your fetal doppler in line with the belly button right above the pubic hair. As pregnancy progresses, your fetal doppler will find the heartbeat higher up the abdomen.
- Move the doppler slowy is it easy to miss the heartbeat. If you move the doppler very fast you will add interference noise and reduce the likely hood of fnding a stable heartbeat.
– Tilt the doppler probe downward toward the pubic bone.
Always use lots of gel. If you run out of gel, you can buy additional doppler gel from us.
– The baby is normally positioned far deeper in the pelvis than you would imagine.
- Do not panic if you do not pick up the heartbeat immediately, some days you will it and other days the baby may be in hiding.
CASE STUDIES/TESTIMONIALS
"The Fetal doppler is a nice way of feel secure of that your baby is ok. My baby’s father thinks this is quite fantastic. You can really hear the baby tumbling around in the belly…noises from kicking, and the strong heart beats, Regards, K”
“received my fetal doppler today and wow its really good I am 14 weeks and have never heard the baby’s heartbeat before, although I have 2 other children I wish I could of had one in my previous pregnancy’s its so clear and easy to use. thanks x”
“Very, very excited. It is possible to hear the heartbeat at 10 weeks but it might not be clear. This product can create a more calm pregnancy. Looking forward to the rest of my pregnancy with my new companion that will be reassuring me. I believe this product is a must have in pregnancy. Regards R”
For More Information or to buy your own safe fetal doppler please Visit Fetal Dopplers
Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy – The Dangers
Jun 13th
Drinking alcohol whilst pregnant may cause a huge risk to your childs health. The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) impacts one in 100 children, resulting in low birth weight,restricted growth and physical and mental disability.
FASD is the general term for a range of mental, physical and behavioral problems connected to consuming alcohol throughout pregnancy, including Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. One drink doesn’t result in FASD; however, the exact amount of alcohol that causes FASD is unknown. To prevent confusion over what may be safe, many experts guide pregnant women not to drink at all. There are many ways to test for alcohol if you suspect someone you know is drinking alcohol when pregnant.
People with FASD usually seem to be normal however their behaviour is often different to children without any disorders; they are usually slower to grasp things, stuff they learn is not stored for long (they aren’t processed into the long term memory), they have sudden mood swings and find social situations difficult.
There are a few physical indications of FASD which includes smaller and wide-set eyes, a thin upper lip and no groove between the nose and lip. But many don’t, which is why their behaviour is often misinterpreted well into adulthood.
Drinking during pregnancy is not recommended and is even seen by some people as child abuse. If you are having trouble stopping drinking alcohol during your pregnancy, you need to go and see your doctor to help you to stop drinking.
A lot of individuals with the disorder manage to adapt to social situations and can function well in some jobs, including some trades.
An alcohol test can be easily conducted using a saliva alcohol test at home, these tests are usually fairly cheap and very accurate.
In conclusion, if in doubt about how much you should drink when pregnant don’t drink at all, if you find you can’t stop drinking seek proffesional help for the sake of your baby.
Do You Need Some Baby Shower Invitation Ideas?
Jun 13th
Baby showers are exciting, enjoyable events that allow expectant mothers to celebrate the impending the birth of their child. Planning a baby shower can take up a lot of time and even the invitations needs a lot of decisions. Coming up with baby shower invitation ideas is not difficult if you give your self enough time to look around and know your budget.
The usual invitations are made of thick paper or cardboard on which the request is printed. Traditionally baby shower invitation ideas have included designs of pictures and shape cut-outs generally associated with babies. Things like storks, pacifiers, cribs, toys, feeding bottles and teddy bears are all included. A lot of baby shower invitation are sold in large numbers and many designs are quite similar.
Thinking Outside The Box
Limiting baby shower invitation to standard two dimensional card or paper is not necessary. Many baby shower invitation ideas think out of the box and include things that are memorable and fun to have. The inspiration for baby shower invitation ideas can come from anywhere are long are you think about being creative.
Some unique baby shower invitation ideas are wooden cut out figures of common things associated with a baby. Items to be used for your baby shower invitations can include balloons, cakes, teddy bears, safety pins and storks. Carving these wooden figures should be done by a skilled craftsman who can help you make your baby shower invitation ideas a reality.
You may decide to leave the figures untouched or you may want to have them hand painted. Printed on the wood could be the details of the baby shower or you could have a sticker made with the details and stick that to the wooden figure.
You could also print the details of the baby shower on a tag and attach them to a novelty item such as a plastic rattle that can be sent out to guests. Baby shower invitation ideas need not only be the plastic rattle, other cheap baby toy replicas can be used. The invitation can also set the whole theme for the baby shower.
Other one of a kind baby shower invitation ideas are to have the invitation rolled into a scroll with a small figurine or baby doll hold it or have a sort of slide show invitation on paper.
Whatever kinds of baby shower invitation ideas might hit you, the important thing is to word it well in a way that you set down the details clearly.
Foods That Boost Fertility?
Jun 13th
Foods To Increase Fertility And Conception?
Jun 13th
taking a dose of robitussin helps your cervical mucous to be the right consistency for sperm. Also make sure you have plenty of folic acid (orange juice), to help with the conception. It doesn’t hurt to start taking daily vitamins now- flinstones plus iron. If that makes you consipated, increase your roughage or take come colace.
