A fetal doppler rental is assuredly the most affordable and intelligent way to acquire a high-end unit at an affordable price. Furthermore, while you may consider to invest in a unit to be able to use for a second or third pregnancy, consider that a rental avoids the need to have to resell the unit yourself, warranty if there is a problem, and to always use a unit with the most up-to-date sensitive components.
There are many devices that one could own for the price of a rental, these generally however are very simple, no frills machines. They offer the sound of a baby’s heartbeat and little else. When you begin to consider purchasing higher-end units, the price of a rental and owning one become comparable. Many of the devices offered for rental may retail for over $500, and can be offered for rental at only $40 per month. These are the highest sensitivity machines, detecting a baby’s heartbeat as early as 8 weeks. The budget models will not detect anything before 10 weeks. Furthermore, consider the cost of accessories. In renting a unit, often included is gel, batteries, carrying case, and telephone use support. Often times the return shipping is free as well. Even batteries are usually included and may be rechargeable. Renting makes the situation of a return after a certain number of weeks easy; you can rent on a month-to-month basis. Imagine trying to convince customer service to accept your unit back after the 30-day return policy on a new unit, would most likely be a headache!
Making use of a rental gives you extra peace of mind if you later decide that you don’t like the model or are not using it as much as you expected. Consider also that rentals often include insurance, which covers much more than a standard manufacturer warranty. If you drop the unit, or spill something on it, or perhaps expose it to severe heat or cold, most warranty policies will not cover a replacement. The insurance offered by a rental agreement may include all damage even loss or theft. For a unit that costs hundreds of dollars, this again is good peace of mind. An important question to ask your company is what exactly are the insurance stipulations and how much more it may cost if not included in the rental.
Fetal dopplers offer a great way for parents, family, and friends to hear the first signs of life from a baby on the way. The sound of a little independent heart beat can be an incredibly magical experience. Especially in a high risk pregnancy, knowing that the baby’s heart is steady and sound can keep the mother and her support at ease, and even provide key information for health professionals. It’s a fantastic development of modern technology that these instruments are now available for home use, and made reasonably affordable. Using a top of the line machine, made even more attractive through rental possibilities, can be a new mom’s best bet.
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