In the latter stages of pregnancy, an increased heart ... Handheld Doppler Ultrasound: A handheld Doppler ultrasound device uses sound waves to measure the fetal heart rate. Healthcare providers ...

"What pregnant people may hear is the ultrasound machine translating electronic ... Just because we don't get the heartbeat right away with the Doppler, it doesn't mean something is wrong.

A recent study found that the cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) found by Doppler ultrasound, is a better predictor of intrapartum ...