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Listening to Your Heart. Your doctor will use a stethoscope to hear your heartbeat. The opening and closing of your heart's valves make a lub dub noise. The doctor can check your heart and valve health and hear your heart's rate and rhythm by listening to those sounds.
Listening to your baby's heartbeat is a special time in your pregnancy. Many women enjoy this part of the prenatal care appointments the most. You can listen to your baby's heartbeat at your prenatal visit, but you can also do so at home. There are some quick and simple solutions that are safe for baby and mom.