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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.
Your baby's heart beats between 110 times and 160 times per minute. You may also hear your baby's heartbeat at one of your antenatal appointments. Your midwife is unlikely to listen for it while you're still in your first trimester, as it can be hard to detect at this stage. After this scan, the next time you'll hear your baby's heartbeat will probably be during your 16-week appointment with your midwife.