I don't imagine ever having the slightest interest in one of these for myself - I ended up refusing to have doppler checks at antenatal appointments once anyone with eyes could see my daughters constant kicking... HOWEVER for women who have struggled with infertility and in particular repeated loss I can understand absolutely their need to listen. I read blogs daily of a number of women in this situation and it is literally a question for them of how long they can force themselves to go between ultrasound checks and not be a weeping mess, for most this seems to be a week or two. I would never ever want that many ultrasounds for myself but I honestly think for some women the stress involved in not hearing a heartbeat very regularly is probably worse for the fetus than the repeated ultrasound exposure. Of course these are being marketed at all and sundry and they shouldn't be, but for some women they probably do have a place.
cheers Jo At 3:09 AM +0000 8/10/04, Kirsten Wohlt wrote: >Well picked up Abby! That would certainly have been me. I'm a neurotic mess when >I'm pregnant at the best of times, without having that extra worry! That's what I >love about this group. You see things in a way I never would have thought of. >Education by email - love it. > >Thanks! > >Kirsten >-- >This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- Jo Bourne Virtual Artists Pty Ltd -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
