Hi Everyone

I am a little worried tonight and Im hoping someone can shed some light on my bubs heart rate.

I had my 37 week app this morning with my OB. He did all the normal checks, BP, bubs position (fully engaged) etc.. every thing was fine, until.....

He put the doppler on to check bubs heart rate, it sounded quite fast to me, very strong and consistent but fast. OB left the doppler on my belly just a little too long which started off my concern, I also saw from DH face that he was concerned too. OB then said everything fine!

I asked DH afterwards what the reading was and he told me it went from 184bpm to 176bpm. Usually it is anywhere from 140 bpm to 164 bpm.

Does anyone know what would have caused bubs heart to be beating so fast? I thought they slowed down closer to birth?

Alan, if you can shed any light it would be fantastic, I like my OB but sometimes I feel that I can't ask him too many questions, I should have asked but felt quite rushed today.

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