Pregnant women are usually very excited to hear the heartbeats of their soon-to-be-born children inside their tummies.
To further elevate their excitement, they usually go to their OB-gynecologist to undergo ultrasound.
Nowadays, with all of us getting busier and busier, future moms do not have the time and money to go to the OB-gynecologist every month for this voluntary procedure.
To answer this rising necessity, the portable Doppler-type ultrasound machine (or baby Doppler for short) was invented.
However, it is not cheap.
One unit costs $500, which is enough to break your budget for everything else you need for your new baby.
Fortunately, there are several companies that offer baby Doppler rentals to ease your financials.
There are also moms who no longer need their machines and sell them on eBay.
Whatever your option may be, remember the following things.
First, the FDA decrees that to own and use a baby Doppler, you must have a signed prescription from your doctor first.
Failure to perform this can result in a fine of as much as $16,500, and both you and the rental company or the seller can be subject to this.
To prevent this, coordination between the doctor and the renter/seller is needed.
Second, the more expensive the Doppler, the more sensitive it is.
If you want features like recording your baby's heartbeat, pick the Doppler and the accompanying plan that suits you best (plans usually range from $25-50 per month).
Third, decide if you want rental insurance or not.
An extra $30 will potentially save you from replacement costs.
But beware! If you miss even a single payment, the insurance will be invalid.
Fourth, pick your shipping option.
If you know how to buy online, you will get the hang of the rental companies' shipping options.
Finally, return the Doppler once you finally have your baby formally born, or sell this to another expectant mom if you got it used.
For rentals, most insurance will only cover the damage, not the loss of the Doppler; so don't ever misplace it! Rent a Doppler and experience the joy of hearing your child inside you without breaking your bank.