Foothills now has an NST machine! A non-stress test is - TopicsExpress



          

Foothills now has an NST machine! A non-stress test is performed with a fetal monitor machine by placing a continuous monitoring device on moms abdomen to trace babys heart tones for about 20 minutes. Sometimes a contraction monitor is used in conjunction. This test can reassure providers and parents that baby is getting sufficient oxygen and is at low risk for distress. It is offered to parents most commonly for babies at 41+ weeks or when there is a decrease in babys movement. The best indicator for fetal wellbeing remains to be an awareness of consistent fetal movement on behalf of the mother.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:56:48 +0000

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