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At about 18 to 20 weeks, it is possible to hear a baby's heartbeat with a stethoscope, states Health & Parenting. Typically a doctor uses a heart rate Doppler to listen to a fetal heartbeat, which can be heard much earlier than with the use of a stethoscope. Continue Reading.
Hearing your baby's heartbeat for the first time can be deeply moving. Keep in mind that a baby's heartbeat is much faster than an adult's. If you're in your first trimester and you can't hear your baby's heartbeat, don't worry. Dopplers can't reliably detect a baby's heartbeat until 10 to 12 weeks. Your doctor may try again on your next visit. An ultrasound may give you clearer results.