Fetal heart rate is the sound of the fetal heart beating. Many people use various instruments to listen to their fetal heart rate after pregnancy, but there are actually many instruments that can be used to listen to fetal heart sounds. Many expectant mothers hope to hear fetal heart sounds, and everyone is asking, can a regular stethoscope hear fetal heart sounds? If you don't know the answer to this question, read the content of this article carefully.
1、 Can a regular stethoscope hear fetal heart rate
The fetal heart sound can be fully heard by passing through the abdominal wall of pregnant women with a stethoscope around 18-20 weeks old. The fetal heart sound presents as a double sound, with 120-160 beats per minute. In late pregnancy, practicing listening to fetal heart rate is crucial, similar to the ticking sound of a clock. Experienced doctors can use a stethoscope to hear the heartbeat of the fetus through the abdominal wall of the pregnant woman. Expectant parents must pay attention to fetal heart rate monitoring in the later stage, in case of sudden cessation of fetal movement. If there is obvious frequent fetal movement or other abnormal symptoms, it is necessary to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
Fetal movement directly indicates the development of the baby, and the fetal heartbeat presents strong and powerful phenomena such as rapid rhythm. These symptoms are closely related to the condition of the fetus. When the fetus is awake and active, the fetal heart rate will relatively increase. When the fetus is in a state of sleep, the fetal heart rate will be relatively slow. The existence of fetal heart sounds is indeed miraculous. A healthy fetal heart is like the sound of a mechanical alarm clock under the pillow.
2、 What are the instruments for listening to fetal heart rate
In recent years, with the development of science and technology, there have been more and more instruments available on the market for listening to fetal heart rate. At present, there are three main methods for monitoring fetal heart rate at home: stethoscope, fetal heart rate monitor, and fetal speech monitor.
1. The stethoscope has high technical requirements for finding the position of the fetal heart, with a low sound volume that is difficult for most people to find, but the price is relatively low.
2. Both the fetal heart monitor and fetal speech monitor use Doppler auscultation technology. The fetal heart monitor can be used to listen to fetal heart rate, and some can display fetal heart rate through LED or LCD screens;
3. The fetal speech monitor is an intelligent device that can meet the standard of monitoring fetal heart rate at home and is used to listen to and record fetal sounds; Counting fetal heart rate and fetal movement; Draw monitoring curve; Share with doctors or friends through the internet; Compared to traditional ones, the functionality is more comprehensive, but it needs to be connected to mobile software for use, making it suitable for pregnant women with Apple and Android phones.
Through the introduction in this article, it can be learned that pregnant women can hear the fetal heartbeat of their baby through a stethoscope. If you want to hear fetal heart rate more clearly, it is best to choose a professional fetal heart rate listener. This way, you can accurately hear your baby's heartbeat when necessary.
