Dopplers can detect the heartbeat from as early as 10-12 weeks however for some it may be later than this. Please refer to Doppler Tips for best results.

Check my availability page or email me to find out if I am free to contract for your due date. I try to firm-up my obligations for births 60-90 days in advance. Once the contract is signed, it guarantees the availability of me or my back-up over a three to four week window mutually agreed upon by myself and the client based on her due date, medical history, number of pregnancies and births. See similar questions...

Your heartbeat will be noticeably different from your baby's. Please refer to Doppler Tips for more information. See similar questions...

In most cases, fetal heartbeats can be detected between 10-12 weeks. In more rare cases, they can be found as early as 8-9 weeks. However, it is recommended that most women wait until the 10-12 week range since it can be very difficult to locate the fetal heartbeat earlier. See similar questions...

The FDA regulates Fetal Doppler ultrasound. No harmful effects on the fetus have ever been reported. The Mayo Clinic says "In 30 years of regular use, no adverse effects have ever been demonstrated from ultrasound testing. Research has been done investigating both the noise produced in utero and the heat produced by ultrasound, and no problems have ever been detected from its use in exposed babies. See similar questions...

The first rule is don't panic. There are many factors you first need to take into consideration. First, how far into your pregnancy are you? By 14 weeks 100% of healthy pregnancies will be able to locate the fetal heartbeat with a baby heartbeat monitor. So if your pregnancy is somewhere between 8-14 weeks you'll just have to be patient. The baby may be in a position where hearing the heartbeat is difficult. See similar questions...

A baby is considered full term if it is born at 38 weeks in gestation or more. Babies born between 35 and 38 weeks may have some breathing or feeding problems but can be cared for by the hospital’s experienced staff. If you are in preterm labor (labor before 35 weeks of your pregnancy) your doctor may recommend that you be transferred to a larger center in case more care is needed for your baby. See similar questions...

Doppler is the change of frequency that occurs when an object (such as a spacecraft) has motion relative to you. It manifests itself as the frequency of a received signal being HIGHER as the spacecraft approaches you, dropping and going LOWER than the nominal frequency as it recedes from you. The amount of shift increases with both the velocity and the frequency of the signal in question. On AO-40 Doppler can be as high as 30 KHz on S band. See similar questions...

Babies under 3 months old or weighing less than 5.5kilos need to be in water at least 32°C which will probably mean a hydrotherapy pool. Swimming provides free movement, physical workout, coordination, eating and sleeping patterns. It also increases baby's awareness and understanding as well as being fun and socialable for yourself and baby, helping you all to play as a family. For further information on safe swimming link here See similar questions...

Every WAPM has a heartbeat function. The heartbeat's frequency and resolution is configurable (refer to each WAPM's specifications). The heartbeat function is like a watchdog, a WAPM will communicate with its WPIM at least once every hearbeat period. If a WPIM misses two heartbeats in a row from a WAPM, then the WPIM asserts a "loss of RF communications" trouble signal to the ACP. (back) See similar questions...

The most important reason is to begin a thorough prevention program. Dental problems can begin early. A big concern is Early Childhood Caries (also know as baby bottle tooth decay or nursing caries). Your child risks severe decay from using a bottle during naps or at night or when they nurse continuously from the breast. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chance of preventing dental problems. See similar questions...

Heart rate does not determine whether the baby is a girl or boy. The only way to determine the sex of the baby is through a genetic amniocentesis which is usually done after the age of 35. Ultrasound is often accurate a Cindie can tell you how confident she is at identifying the accuracy of the sex. See similar questions...

We often get questions from our readers about how to embrace different cultures through your holiday celebrations, and so we are taking the time to research the answers to your top questions. Below you'll find answers from some of the leading experts on the Internet. As with any advice you find here or elsewhere on the 'net, you should also do your own research. See similar questions...

The body manufactures specialised proteins called antibodies to fight off infections. Mothers transfer these protective antibodies to their babies through the placenta, during the last 3 months of the pregnancy. This process is interrupted when a baby is born early. For this reason premature babies are especially vulnerable to infection. The good news is that mothers also give their babies antibodies in breast milk. Breastfeeding your baby provides an extra line of defence against infection. See similar questions...