A full bladder when performing an exam can help you find the fetal heartbeat more easily.

Early in pregnancy begin in the middle of the abdomen, in line with the belly button just above the pubic hair line. Or if you've heard the baby's heartbeat at the doctor's office begin where your doctor located it.

Pick up and place the probe angling it at different degrees rather than dragging it around. If you drag the probe you will cause static as well as scan over the heartbeat.

Once you've placed the probe tilt the face of the probe downward towards your feet.

Be sure to use plenty of ultrasound gel. We supply one months supply FREE. Its always a good idea to buy an extra bottle when renting/purchasing a fetal heartbeat doppler.

It is common to find the fetal heartbeat in more than one spot. If there is a difference between the two heartbeats you might have twins. If you have questions consult your healthcare provider.

If you are experiencing excessive static or your fetal doppler rental shuts off unexpectedly your battery could be dead or dying. Replace the battery. If you are still having problems contact us.

You may pick up your heartbeat while looking for the fetal heartbeat as you have a main artery running through your groin area. This is common early in pregnancy and as your pregnancy progresses and your baby grows it will stop. Your heartbeat will be below 100 beat per minute (bpm). Early in pregnancy (8-12 weeks) if you get a reading above 200, this is most likely your heartbeat. Your baby's heart rate will be between 120-180 bpm.

Our Premium models are so sensitive that it is not uncommon for them to pick up your heartbeat and double it. What the fetal heartbeat doppler is actually doing is counting the opening and closing of your heart valves and thus doubling the actual value. As your pregnancy progresses and your baby grows this will stop.