Baby Heartbeat Monitor Zone » pregnancy http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com all the info you need on an important baby monitoring device Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:40:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 What is a Baby Heartbeat Monitor? http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/2009/04/what-is-a-baby-heartbeat-monitor/ http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/2009/04/what-is-a-baby-heartbeat-monitor/#comments Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:42:17 +0000 http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/?p=5 A baby heartbeat monitor is a device that allows you to monitor your baby’s heart rate during pregnancy. It is otherwise known as a fetal Doppler. Some people will say that it is an unnecessary device, however stress during pregnancy can cause a lot of troubles to your baby and if a baby heartbeat monitor or a fetal Doppler can help you drop your stress levels then it is definitely a good investment. Stress can increase the miscarriage risk, increase the risk of premature birth, and also increase the risk of low birth weight. A fetal Doppler will really hep you decrease this risk and you will notice the difference in your stress levels almost straight away. It is a very important time when you first hear your baby’s heartbeat, and you will remember it forever.

It is a very non invasive machine and it works just like an ultrasound. It is really easy to use and once you get the hang of it you will wonder why anyone thought that it was complicated! A baby’s heartbeat monitor or fetal doppler works based on the doppler effect. This means that it listens to the variation in the sounds pitch through the ultrasound, as the source moves towards or away form the person that is listening. An example commonly used to aid in explanation is the sound of a car driving by.

What you hear through the doppler baby heartbeat monitor isn’t the actual baby’s heart beating. it is however a representation of the baby’s heart rate. It works through a probe that records a series of short sound pulses and converts them into a sound that the human ear can hear.

As you can see it is pretty much like an ultrasound. And it is ultra easy to use! They are not a necessity during pregnancy, however greatly help to reduce the stress of some mothers. if you are worried about your baby then you should look into investing in one. They are also shown to lower the risk of problems during pregnancy, much like an early detection test.

Baby heartbeat monitors are very easy to use and the most important thing is that you choose the one that is right for you. This can often be a difficult task as you need to know what is right for you family. You can decide whether you want to see the heartbeat as well as listen to it. You should also make sure that it is FDA approved. This is very important because it means that is it very high quality and it is likely that you are getting what you pay for. An at home baby heart beat monitor will mean that you can listen to your baby whenever you want, and it is an important piece of baby safety gear, and you will have the piece of mind knowing that he or she is ok and developing well. It is also very important that you know that there is Doppler baby heartbeat rental available as well. This means that you don’t have to always buy this relatively expensive piece of equipment and you can just rent it for the time that you are pregnant. This is a great option and very popular for a lot of people, some never really know how many kids they will actually have and they find it a waste to buy this machine, when they can save a lot of money and just rent it. No matter what you want it for, whether it be to relieve stress, to help you and your family enjoy the experience of having a baby even more, or just because you are very curious about the development of your little one, you can be sure that a baby heartbeat device is right for you and you will be able to find one out there that suits you well. You can find out how to hear your baby’s heartbeat here.

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]]> http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/2009/04/what-is-a-baby-heartbeat-monitor/feed/ 0 Important Vitamins During Pregnancy http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/2009/03/important-vitamins-during-pregnancy/ http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/2009/03/important-vitamins-during-pregnancy/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:16:48 +0000 http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/?p=59 Eating right and good nutrition is extremely important during pregnancy. If you want to have a healthy baby and less complication during the pregnancy then getting your nutrition spot on will help that occur. Here is a list of the most important vitamins that you need to watch out for during pregnancy, and what foods will best provide them. If you get all of these into your diet then you are giving yourself the best chance at having a complication free birth and a healthy little baby.

Vitamin Food Source
Vitamin A Liver, carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach, collard greens, cantaloupe, eggs, mangos and peas
Vitamin B6 Fortified cereals, bananas, baked potatoes, watermelon, chick peas and chicken breast
Vitamin B12 Red meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, eggs and dairy foods
Vitamin C Citrus fruits, raspberries, bell peppers, green beans, strawberries, papaya, potatoes, broccoli and tomatoes
Calcium Dairy products, fortified juices, fortified butters and fortified cereals, spinach, broccoli, okra, sweet potatoes, lentils, tofu, Chinese cabbage, kale and broccoli.
Vitamin D Milk, fortified cereals, eggs and fatty fish (salmon, catfish and mackerel)
Vitamin E Vegetable oil, wheat germ, nuts, spinach and fortified cereal
Folic Acid Oranges, orange juice, strawberries, leafy vegetables, spinach, beets, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, pasta, beans, nuts and sunflower seeds
Iron Red  meat and poultry, legumes, vegetables, some grains and fortified cereals
Niacin (Vitamin B3) Eggs, meats, fish, peanuts, whole grains, bread products, fortified cereals and milk
Protein Beans, poultry, red meat, fish, shellfish, eggs, milk, cheese, tofu, yogurt, fortified cereal and protein bars
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Whole grains, dairy products, red meat, pork, poultry, fish, fortified cereals and eggs
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) Whole grains, pork, fortified cereals, wheat germ and eggs
Zinc Red meats, poultry, beans, nuts, grains, oysters, dairy products and fortified cereals

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]]> http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/2009/03/important-vitamins-during-pregnancy/feed/ 0 Stress Can Affect Your Baby http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/2009/02/stress-can-affect-your-baby/ http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/2009/02/stress-can-affect-your-baby/#comments Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:27:57 +0000 http://babyheartbeatmonitorzone.com/?p=9 We have been talking on this blog how a baby heartbeat monitor can help you manage your stress and aid you in keeping your baby healthy during the critical stages of preganancy. We all know that stress will happen, and that as a new mother, you tend to stress even more about your baby. Ther eis no better way to monitor your baby than with a baby heartbeat monitor.

We are al well aware that stress is an unfortunate fact of life that we will all go through. As mentioned above, pregnancy especially for new parents can add a whole lot more stress into your life. However even when everything is alright, stress in pregnancy stems from long term stress. It can affect your baby.

It has been shown through research that cortisol, the stress hormone, is found in large amounts even in the seventh week of pregnancy. When the levels of cortisone are high in the mothers blood, they are also high in the amniotic fluid, there is a direct correlation of your stress levels, to what your baby will feel.

Cortisol isn’t always bad and can help your body deal with a stressful situation. However, long term effect of stress onto the fetus is relatively unknown. In adults, it can lead to illness, depression, exhaustion and many more conditions. This of course then can greatly affect your health. Some symptoms including high blood pressure, ulcers and heart disease.

There has been so research that has found that the cognitive ability of the baby is affected, early and later in life. Babies that were exposed to high levels of cortisol during pregnancy has much lower IQs at 18 months old. This is a big problem and can be avoided. It has also been suggested that a high level of cortisol in a fetus can lead to the development of attention deficit disorder, which can leave your child with a lot of learning problems later in life

In saying that, a little bit of stress won’t hurt your baby. Just because you feel a bit bad one day doesn’t mean the worst. You should do things to lower your stress, and one of those things is to monitor your baby. Heart rate is a great indicator of stress, as when it is higher the heart rate is generally also elevated. Get a baby heartbeat monitor and check your babies heart rate often, this will give you peace of mind and will lower your stress during pregnancy.

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