As much as 80% of pregnant women ask questions about pregnancy on social networks and search online for medical advice. Their biggest concern is: “What is going on inside?” We asked ourselves what can we do, so that mothers-to-be will be able to answer that question without going to their doctor. Our answer was BabyWatch. BabyWatch is somewhere in between a big expensive pregnancy monitoring device and a very simple mobile application that doesn’t provide much information – bringing together best of both in one simple and easy to use system.

Is BabyWatch safe?

BabyWatch is a completely safe way of seeing and hearing your baby’s heartbeat from the comfort of your own home. Safety and health of expecting moms and their newborns are our highest priority. This is why BabyWatch has been tested and has received all needed medical certificates from the FDA and CE for worldwide usage. Dopplers have been around for many decades, and no adverse effects have ever been reported from their use.

Can the use of mobile phone harm the baby?

No, whenever the device is on, mobile phone has to be in airplane mode – meaning there is no signal transmission while listening to baby's heartbeat.

How it the device connected to the phone?

The device and the phone are connected through a cable. We are aware that Bluetooth would be more convenient, but Bluetooth can be harmful to the baby.

What is the difference between BabyWatch and other Ultrasound doppler systems ?

The BabyWatch experience is what makes us stand out. We have developed a unique system which has revolutionized the way you keep track of your pregnancy. Our tools enable you to hear and visualize your baby’s heartbeat, share this experience with the ones that matter the most and keep track of your baby’s development in the comfort of your home.

What are the benefits of using BabyWatch?

Modern moms-to-be are constantly on the go -- active, working but most of all worrying. BabyWatch helps settle anxieties by providing the ultimate proof of a baby’s presence, especially during the weeks when movement cannot be felt yet. The BabyWatch ultrasound device is portable and can be used anytime, anywhere.

Will I be able to use a BabyWatch doppler?

Yes, you just need to get the hang of using it. It may take some time for you to find the heartbeat for the first time if you are in the early stages of pregnancy. Follow our tips if you are having trouble finding the heartbeat: Moving the probe around or changing its angle will help Wait until you can hear the heartbeat clearly Although using the BabyWatch system is easy, we recommend you notify your care provider of using the BabyWatch heart monitor and ask for help if needed.

Are there any problems with using a doppler?

Although Doppler usage is safe in itself, it’s important to remember that not finding the baby’s heartbeat can be frustrating. If you can’t find the baby’s heartbeat right away, remember that you aren’t a professional. You may well be using the Doppler incorrectly or its batteries might be low. Put the device away or change the batteries and try again in half an hour. If you still cannot find the heartbeat and feel concerned, contact your care provider. If you are concerned about anything, such as a lack of movement or change in pattern of movements, please immediately contact your caregiver. Do not rely on the presence of a normal heartbeat.

How will I know if I’ve found my baby’s heartbeat?

A baby’s heartbeat has a very distinctive and unique sound. It is a very fast beating sound (something like galloping hooves), and will be about twice your own heartrate (depending on your week of pregnancy). You may hear other sounds, such as your own arterial flow or the placental blood flow, which sounds like wind rushing through the trees. You could also hear a beat that is higher in pitch than your baby’s heartbeat but it will have the same rhythm - this is the pulse through the umbilical cord.

Why do some doctors think that pregnant mothers should not use home fetal dopplers?

Doctors are concerned by the fact that mothers may delay seeking medical help due to the reassurance from the sounds they hear on a fetal heart monitor. People who do not have this training may mistakenly interpret the sounds of blood flow through the placenta or the mother's pulse as a healthy fetal heartbeat. Doctors further advise women to trust their own instincts in regards to fetal movement and seek medical assistance when they are concerned there is a problem.

More about Dopplers:

The safety and health of expectant mothers and their babies are our highest priority. This is why BabyWatch has been tested and has received all needed medical certificates from the FDA and CE for worldwide usage. It is important to understand the differences between the hand-held fetal Doppler and a sonograph (2D, 3D, or 4D ultrasound, which you get in a hospital). The exposure to ultrasound in sonography (which uses a 3-10mghz transducer) is much higher than that in a hand-held fetal Doppler system, but even sonography has been proven non-harmful to the fetus (1,2). The fetal Doppler probe that is used by BabyWatch has much lower mechanical and thermal indexes (Working Frequency: 2.0 MHz�10%, P-: < 0.5 MPa, Iob: < 10 mW/cm2, Ispta: < 50 mW/cm2, Isata: < 5 mW/cm2) than ultrasound probes for 2D, 3D and 4D sonography. Fetal Doppler monitors are regulated by the FDA, which has set limits on its ultrasound emission.

The purpose of a hand-held fetal Doppler is to find and confirm the fetal heartbeat by measuring blood flow which takes less than 10 minutes. Hand-held fetal Dopplers are not sonographs but do use ultrasound, and consideration should be taken when using any such medical device. Fetal Dopplers are regulated by the FDA and have been approved for in-home use with a physician’s approval. Fetal Doppler heartbeat monitors are diagnostic devices and should not replace consultation with a medical professional.