Should we be concerned?

[first-timerhello]

My wife is 13w today. She had a mc earlier in the year. Had 3 scan this pregnancy, all fine.

However, my wife has said her boobs have went down in size over the last 2 day. Used a Doppler to reassure us but could only find my wifes heartbeat. Never used a Doppler before! Has anyone used a doppler, found no heartbeat for everything to be OK?

 

[ShadowWolf]

Your wife may be a bit early to be using a doppler, my midwife had trouble finding baby's HB and I was 17 weeks, lol. I'm sure everything will be just fine but i'd give the MW a bell if you're really concerned.

xxx

 

[PamMc]

I don't know much about dopplers as my midwife told me not to use one as I would only stress myself out when I couldn't find heartbeat but what I have heard is that they don't really work until you are a bit further on in the pregnancy.
Hope everything is ok for you.

Pam

 

[rbryan0205]

i went to the midwife at 14 weeks and the head midwife said it is early to hear a heartbeat but she'd have a go and it took her ages to find it and it was really quiet so i wouldnt worry xx

 

[first-timerhello]

Think we just wanted reassurance as the 16w scan is ages away!!!!

Just need to see how my wife feels in the next few days...

 

[Lacey's Mummy]

Completly normal not to be able to hear heartbeat yet!!

 

[kellylou]

yeah its normal its very low down normally too i find i struggle to find heartbeat with doppler later at night x

 

[sassylouhen]

The doppler don't pick up babies heartbeat till about 22 weeks

 

[Lacey's Mummy]

The doppler don't pick up babies heartbeat till about 22 weeks

I heard little mans heartbeat at 13 weeks but found it hard but have been finding it very easily since 15 weeks!! It's only a cheapie Doppler too

 

[first-timerhello]

Suppose everyone is different. Internet figures range from 10weeks to 20weeks when they first hear.

Thanks for all your feedback btw

A very worry hubbie!

 

[Momma`Kat]

The doppler don't pick up babies heartbeat till about 22 weeks

Not true..

Most women hear their baby's heartbeat at 16 weeks when they have their midwife check up.

 

[becks20]

I didnt hear babys heartbeat till 18weeks+ and even then it was really hard to find but at 20weeks was really easy! x

 

[all_iz_well]

hey hun...dont worry it can be fine...everyones different and depends where the baby is lying...if u have any specfic concerns just contact the midwife!! xx