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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU USE YOUR FETAL DOPPLER?
There is no scientific research available to suggest that ultrasound in pregnancy is unsafe or harmful
in any way. There is also no research available to show the effects of a mother using a Fetal Doppler
to listen to her baby two or three times a day throughout pregnancy.
As a general rule, an examination with a Fetal Doppler should never last longer than 10 minutes.
If you don’t find the heartbeat in this period of time, take a break and try again in a few days time.
If you’re concerned in any way about your pregnancy, you should contact your doctor or midwife.
WHAT IF I CAN’T HEAR ANY HEARTBEATS WITH ANGELSOUNDS?
If you cannot hear your baby’s heartbeats with the AngelSounds device, this may be due to different
causes. The device may be the problem, as the battery may be flat or the device defective. If you can
hear your own heartbeat with AngelSounds, then the device is working correctly. It could also be that
your baby is in an unusual position in your tummy. Contact your doctor or midwife before you start to
worry.
WHAT IS WRONG IF THE DEVICE DOESN’T WORK?
The AngelSounds Fetal Doppler is almost maintenance-free. You should however not expose the
device to direct sunlight. You should check the device from time-to-time for damage or cracks in the
body, especially if it has fallen down or otherwise been subject to similar forces. If it is cracked or
damaged, please stop using the device.
If the body is undamaged, the battery still supplies current yet the device still doesn’t work, it is
probably defective. Please contact me to arrange the return of the device. The warranty runs for a
period of 12 months from the purchase date and obviously does not cover misuse, improper use or
attempt to repair the device yourself.
WHAT WILL MY BABY’S HEARTBEAT SOUND LIKE?
Your baby’s heartbeat is much faster than yours! It can resemble the sound of a galloping horse. You
will be able to distinguish your heartbeat from your baby’s, as based on the heart rate, yours will be
the slower one.
AFTER USE CARE:
1. Ensure you switch the device off after every use.
2. After use, ensure you dry the transducer thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please refer to the
cleaning and disinfection procedure detailed in the User Manual.
3. We recommend disinfecting the device by using a soft cloth with mild disinfectant.