Contec Baby Sound C1 Pocket Fetal Doppler

The Baby Sound C1 from Contec is a hand held fetal doppler that uses Doppler theory to pick up the fetal heartbeat, packaged in a pocket sized unit that a pregnant woman can use for a self check at home between clinic visits, as well as in a hospital or clinic setting for routine checks. It features a colour LCD screen with high resolution, which displays the fetal heartbeat waveform on screen alongside a calculated fetal heart rate value, giving both the visual pattern and a clear number for the user or clinician to note.

Having the waveform on screen, rather than sound alone, helps a clinician judge signal quality and confirm a genuine fetal heartbeat has been detected rather than movement or maternal pulse. Devices like this are commonly recommended for expectant mothers who want reassurance between antenatal appointments, as well as being used by midwives and obstetric clinics for quick, non-invasive fetal heart rate checks during pregnancy.