Stephanie Davis announced her pregnancy in mid-May 2016.
Since then, she’s shared ‘undeniable proof’ of her pregnancy, in a bid to appease trolls who have accused her of faking it for publicity.
And she’s also been keeping fans updated with her journey, updating them regularly with pregnancy purchases and thoughtful quotes about motherhood.
Earlier today, the former Hollyoaks star shared a photograph of her very own copper, which she admitted she intends to use to listen to the heartbeat of her and Jeremy McConnell’s unborn baby.
She wrote happily: “Can't wait to give this a whirl!
“Heart beat monitor - unreal!”
The former Celebrity big Brother contestant added: “Madness.”
However the image did not have quite the effect she’d expected on her fellow Twitter users.
In fact, many concerned parents took to the social media site to warn her AGAINST using the device on her baby bump.
One wrote: “DON'T!!! It will only scare the bejesus out of you if can't hear it at certain points cause the wee one has turned. Trust me!”
Another added: “I agree. Also don't rely on it… keep a check on baby's movements until you notice a pattern.”
“Please don't use a doppler for reassurance,” warned one mother. “Check out @KicksCount for more info!”
Kicks Count, the charity dedicated to lowering the UK’s stillbirth and neonatal death rate by raising awareness of baby’s movements in pregnancy, have previously warned about the dangers of dopplers.
Writing on their informative Kicks Count website){href='(http://www.kickscount.org.uk/mums/your-babys-movements/why-shouldnt-i-use-a-home-doppler/)' }, they explained: “The home doppler and phone apps are becoming increasingly common but many aren’t aware of the dangers of using them for reassurance.
“If you saw a person in the street showing symptoms of a stroke or fainting would you delay phoning an ambulance because they still had a heartbeat?”
They continued: “If you are worried about your baby’s movements it is important to be monitored by a CTG or a midwife who can interpret the baby’s heartbeat.
“It is vital that medical intervention is sought when the baby still has a heartbeat in all incidences of reduced foetal movement. So if you have any concerns about your baby’s movements contact your midwife, do not rely on a home doppler.
“Assuming the home doppler is being used properly and is not picking up the mothers heartbeat or the placenta, the presence of a heartbeat does not indicate the baby is well.
“Any interventions that could save a baby in distress would need to be done when the baby has a heartbeat, leaving it until there is no heartbeat is too late.”
Remember…
CALL YOUR MIDWIFE...
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If you notice a change in your baby’s normal movement pattern (this can be an increase or a decrease)
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If you have any itching or a rash
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If you have a temperature or fever
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If you have any pain including headaches
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If your vision becomes blurred or you see colours or patches
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If your hands or feet become swollen or painful
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If you have any fluid loss or bleeding
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If you have pain passing urine
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If you have a “bad feeling” or feel uneasy in any way
Find out more about the symptoms that pregnant women should never ignore.