Introducing Babycom: A Handheld Ultrasound Monitor for Listening to Unborn Babies at Home

The video discusses Babycom, a personal fetal monitoring device that allows parents to listen to their unborn baby's heartbeat at home. It is based on hospital technology but is not a replacement for clinical scans. Caroline Merritt shares her experience using Babycom between hospital visits, highlighting its ease of use and the reassurance it provides. The device has a larger surface and wider angle beam, making it easier to detect the heartbeat, though it is less precise than professional equipment.

What is the primary purpose of the Babycom device?

• To diagnose fetal abnormalities

• To allow parents to listen to their baby's heartbeat at home

• To monitor the baby's weight

• To replace hospital scans

How often does Caroline Merritt use her Babycom device?

• Every two or three days

• Once a week

• Only during hospital visits

• Every day

What was a source of anxiety for Caroline during her pregnancy with Georgia?

• The baby's low birth weight

• The baby's movements

• The baby's heart rate

• The baby's gender

What is a notable feature of the Babycom device compared to professional devices?

• It is more precise

• It is more expensive

• It is smaller and more portable

• It has a larger surface and wider angle beam

Why might the Babycom device be considered less precise than professional devices?

• It uses outdated technology

• It is not approved by hospitals

• It has a larger surface and wider angle beam

• It is only for home use