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3. Preparing the surface
• In a sitting position or laying down, remove any clothing on your belly to be
directly on the skin.
• You can use the Echö on dry skin or, for a better experience, you may use
some Ultrasound Transmission Gel or a personal lubricating gel which reduces
the static caused by moving the monitor around on the belly. Baby oil,
coconut oil, virgin olive oil or petroleum jelly (e.g. Vaseline) also work well.
We do not recommend to use of colored gels or lotions.
Caution: Be sure not to get gel into the area around the On/Off/Volume knob
as this could damage the Echö.
4. Starting the Echö and listening to baby's heartbeat
• Power On the Echö with the On/Off/Volume knob. The Power indicator light
will turn on to indicate the Echö is on.
• Hold the monitor to your heart first to test it. (Your heartbeat is easier
to distinguish compared to the baby's heartbeat). Refer to the FAQs
at section 11 if you are not sure it is working.
• After checking that the Echö is working properly, hold it to your abdomen
to listen to your baby's heartbeat. The baby's heart sounds like a galloping
horse at approximately twice the maternal rate. A wind-like sound will be
heard from the placenta.
• Move the Echö very slowly to find the optimum placement based
on the baby's current position.
• After the heartbeat is detected, adjust the volume to a comfortable level
and enjoy.
• After you are done listening, turn off the power and gently wipe the probe
clean (see section 9 for cleaning instructions).
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