Angelsounds Fetal Doppler: A Great Baby Shower Gift for the Expectant Mother

There was a time when only a medical professional could administer an ultrasound so that expectant parents could hear their baby's heartbeat. Angelsounds Fetal Doppler brings doppler technology into the home, allowing expecting parents to hear the reassuring sounds of their baby's heartbeat from home.

Although ultrasound waves are now considered to be safe, it is always wise to check with your physician before using the Angelsounds Fetal Doppler Monitor or any similar products. Once your physician has given approval, you should be aware of the fact that a heartbeat cannot be picked up until the ninth or tenth week of pregnancy. At 12 weeks, the Angelsounds Fetal Doppler Monitor should be able to pick up the sound of your baby hiccupping or blowing and kicking.

Before using your Angelsounds Fetal Doppler Monitor, you should purchase ultrasound gel if it is not supplied with your monitor. Most monitors require this gel to work properly but some users have reported success with plain tap water.

For the first use of the Angelsounds Fetal Doppler Monitor, you should find a quiet place so that you can lie down flat making the baby's heartbeat easier to locate. Once you are comfortable, you should apply a generous amount of the ultrasound gel to your stomach just below the navel. Now you are ready to use the Angelsounds Fetal Doppler Monitor by moving it slowly over your stomach.

You should be able to hear whooshing sounds and static as the monitor is moved over the abdomen. Once you are able to hear the heartbeat, stop the monitor on that spot so that you will continue hearing the baby's heartbeat. With an Angelsounds Fetal Doppler Monitor, you have the ability to record the sounds from the monitor onto a cassette so that you can share it with family and friends. Some monitors can even transfer the results of the fetal monitoring to your doctor's office so that he can offer his opinion as to any problems, all from the comfort of your home.

An added feature of the Angelsounds Fetal Doppler Monitor is that it can also be used to record the mother's heartbeat. Once the baby is born, this recording can be used to soothe and calm the baby.

Once you have decided to purchase an Angelsounds Fetal Doppler Monitor, you will be ready to have one of life's most enjoyable experiences by being able to monitor your baby's progress and reassure yourself during the many months of your pregnancy. The Angelsounds Fetal Doppler Monitor is a great shower gift for the mother to be.