NST monitoring...

LizzieA

So last week they detected protein and glucose (i don't know the numbers) in my urine, so my doctor ordered an NST monitoring for me this week... (because he said this could be beginning signs of Pre-Eclampsia?)

What do they do during this NST monitoring?

 

rebeccaontherocks

The put a fetal monitor around your belly and you sit there and listen to the baby's heartbeat for about 20-30 minutes while a little chart prints out his/her activity inside the womb.  It is kinda boring actually, not painful at all (except for laying on an exam table for 30 minutes).

You will do fine, take a book or a magazine to help pass the time

LizzieA

ok - thanks.

jenns123

It also monitors your contractions.  I kind of like them- I know weird, but it makes me feel like everything is okay after I have one.  I go 2x per week.

Dunkin

I go weekly for mine, and have to also push a button every time I feel the baby move - they are looking for spikes in the heartbeat during movement (a good thing), as well as looking for contractions too... I enjoy spending the time with my LO, listening to their heartbeat.  Good Luck!