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LittleButton
03-12-2008, 11:44
Would it be benefical to a future midwife to buy a doppler as I eventually want to get into Homebirths and such...


LB
LittleButton
03-12-2008, 12:05
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LittleButton
03-12-2008, 14:37
Ello lol? Noone ever bought a doppler?
NibbleCurlynBub
03-12-2008, 14:40
:yes: I would.

Heck, I would buy one for ME if I could remember where they come from. :o
AM
03-12-2008, 14:43
Some HB midwives use only pinnards, some will have dopplers (mine did) so I guess it's up to you really :)
LittleButton
03-12-2008, 14:46
Thanks guys, been waiting for people to post to me haha. So you reckon I should spend big bucks or is cheap stil okay?
NibbleCurlynBub
03-12-2008, 14:47
Either way.. I'd go looking for some reviews on them first.

That will give you some idea of what to expect from them and how long they might last.
LittleButton
03-12-2008, 14:51
Either way.. I'd go looking for some reviews on them first.

That will give you some idea of what to expect from them and how long they might last.


Okay and where would i get good reviews I could possibly trust? Lol sorry to be a bother


Hey nibble.... whats your first name? you seem to always be the top or at least in the top 3 to reply to me, thought I could start using your first name now? Lol :hugs:



LittleButton
NibbleCurlynBub
03-12-2008, 14:53
Jade. :wave:

Look honestly I don't know, I'd start with google and just move from there. :yes:
AM
03-12-2008, 14:53
Thanks guys, been waiting for people to post to me haha. So you reckon I should spend big bucks or is cheap stil okay?

No idea really, I don't like the things myself :)

Pinnards would give you a lot more practice of actively listening, actually my mw used a stethoscope 90% of the time, and only used the doppler if absolutely necessary.
NibbleCurlynBub
03-12-2008, 14:58
I like the doppler better.. I'd be SOOO jealous if a midwife were listening to my babies heartbeat without me! :o
LittleButton
03-12-2008, 14:59
No idea really, I don't like the things myself :)

Pinnards would give you a lot more practice of actively listening, actually my mw used a stethoscope 90% of the time, and only used the doppler if absolutely necessary.


Why ddnt you like it if you dont mind me asking? And why only use it when nessacery? personal preference?
LittleButton
03-12-2008, 15:00
I like the doppler better.. I'd be SOOO jealous if a midwife were listening to my babies heartbeat without me! :o


Have you had one before? If you have got any nice storys?
NibbleCurlynBub
03-12-2008, 15:04
A doppler or a midwife?

While I was in labour the only thing the midwives did was pop the doppler on my tummy occasionally. Not really a special story, but it was really calming to listen to my babies heart beat. :yes:
LittleButton
03-12-2008, 15:06
A doppler or a midwife?

While I was in labour the only thing the midwives did was pop the doppler on my tummy occasionally. Not really a special story, but it was really calming to listen to my babies heart beat. :yes:


Lol the doppler :yes:
AM
03-12-2008, 15:07
Well they are a form of ultrasound, actually more concentrated than your normal u/s and as such are a bit invasive, many homebirthers won't have them used at all, if the mw can check the bub in a completely non invasive way, then usually that is what will happen.

It just depends really.
NibbleCurlynBub
03-12-2008, 15:08
Lol the doppler :yes:
Not of my own, but it has been used..

How is it invasive.. Or more so than a stethoscope? :confused:
Am I thinking of something else? :confused:
LittleButton
03-12-2008, 15:10
How is it invasive.. Or more so than a stethoscope? :confused:
Am I thinking of something else? :confused:


Not sure either.... AM care to eleaborate? Lol sorry Im having one of those offfff days hahaha
AM
03-12-2008, 15:19
Well u/s are high frequency sound waves, and so are doppler, so they are an invasive form of monitoring, and can raise the temp of the fetus (among other things)...if i am given a choice of things, I personally will always go the least invasive.

U/s has never been proven to be safe, so I prefer to avoid it.

This article is quite interesting:

www.askquestions.org/articles/ultrasound

and an article from Sarah Buckley

www.sarahjbuckley.com/articlesultrasound-scans.htm
NibbleCurlynBub
03-12-2008, 15:21
Oh I understand, kindof.
LittleButton
03-12-2008, 15:22
Well u/s are high frequency sound waves, and so are doppler, so they are an invasive form of monitoring, and can rasie the temp of the fetus...if i am given a choice of things, I personally will always go the least invasive.

U/s has never been proven to be safe, so I prefer to avoid it.

This article is quite interesting:

www.askquestions.org/articles/ultrasound (http://www.askquestions.org/articles/ultrasound)



O okay, thats fair enough, you're entitled to your own opinion, I respect your decisions :yes: Whatever you see best for your baby! Thanks for your input and insight! :D