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Hearing their baby's heart beat for the first time can be the thrill of a lifetime -- at least, until the birth -- for expectant parents.

Monitoring the baby's heart rate also is an important diagnostic tool for doctors and nurses throughout the pregnancy. Doctors can monitor the baby's health by listening to his heart rate and rhythm.

Heart Rates


The baby's heart typically begins beating in the fifth week of pregnancy. It begins at a rate of 80-85 beats per minute (bpm), but speeds up to the range of 155-195 by the ninth week....

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