February 2013 Moms

Non Stress Tests Every Week?

So this is baby number three for us and this has never happened.  On Sat I woke up at 7am and between then and work at 11;30 I didn't feel any movement out of baby boy, which is far from normal.  I drank juice laid on my sides etc.  nadda.  So my Dr. send me to the hospital at high risk OB to get a non stress test.  Baby had a few decelerations so they kept me on for an extra 30 minutes and tested me for pre-e, by my blood pressure is good, no protein in my urine and no swelling.  Then on Tues at my appointment they did one in office, and now that I am on weekly visits I will be getting one at every appointment.  The baby looked good on Tues no issues, and he had no other decels in that extra half hour.  I am just not sure what they are looking for.  

Re: Non Stress Tests Every Week?

  • They are probably just keeping an eye on things and making sure no problems arise. I would rather have them check to make sure everything is ok weekly than to let it go. 

    I have to have one weekly due to having epilepsy,but I have had no other problems (except low platelets).  I had my first nst this week and it was ok but I still have to have them.

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  • I've been doing NSTs every week for a few weeks now and am now also going a second time each week for a biophysical profile sonogram.  I've had high blood pressure throughout this pregnancy, so they're just taking extra precautions to keep an eye on baby.

    As much as it is an annoyance to have to go twice a week, at least I know little one is still doing well.

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  • Ive been going twice a week for well over a month now.  I have gest. diab. they say its their standard of care with woman with "high risk" pregnancies.  I had to do it for last baby too because of the GD.  Luckily, never had high blood pressure, but they are just being cautious.  Its annyoying and time consuming, but Im glad in the end I get the extra attention....just in case.  Hang in there!
  • I am not really upset about having to go, it's nice to know that everything is going well.  I am just not sure as to WHY they are having me do it, which worries me.  I will ask at my next appointment for sure.  I mean other than one ify reading (which seemed to be equipment to me because he would move just enough to wiggle from the monitor), i have had great readings and no risk factors that I know of.  I wonder if they are not telling me something. 
  • I go twice a week due to GD. If you ask your Dr. I'm sure they will be able to explain to you what they are monitoring for. 
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  • My doctors office does it weekly if you are 35 or over. Not sure if that is the case for you but it is for me:)
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  • I am still in my 20's (29, hanging on there!  lol).  I am going to ask next week.  My husband suggested since we have better insurance this time... I had ONE test with my first but it became obvious he was a LAZY baby, no real problems.  I just worry that I should be keeping a lookout for something. 
  • It's general practice here to start them at every appointment after 35 weeks. I'm looking forward to mine today, quiet time with me book and baby!
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