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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.
This trusty device is also good for listening to babies in utero. Typically you can hear the baby's heart beat at about 18 to 20 weeks, depending on maternal and fetal factors like the weight of mom, the position of your baby, and the location of the placenta. The stethoscope can be purchased at most drug stores, any medical supply store, and many of the uniform stores that cater to medical personnel.