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Non-Stress Test ?

PSUwifeyPSUwifey member
in February 2011 Moms

So, I was just going through my Bump checklist, and I noticed that there was an item about scheduling a non-stress test around week 39.

My questions is: Is this a test that everyone gets done? Or is it just if the dr. thinks the baby is in distress, etc.  My OB hasn't mentioned this to me ever, and I am wondering if I should ask about it at my next appt or just leave well enough alone.

 

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Re: Non-Stress Test ?

  • KSMILEY 77KSMILEY 77
    I had one done yesterday because I am overdue, but he never mentioned it - I just went in yesterday and they hooked me up to the NST monitor for a little bit. They were checking to make sure the baby was not in distress, heartrate was good, movements were good, etc. I wouldn't worry about bringing it up yet...I think most do one after your EDD. 
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  • Mrs.CarlybellaMrs.Carlybella member

    People get them done for a variety of reasons-  GD, blood pressure, multiples, etc.

     

    Most women who go past their EDD also are instructed to get them b/c it is a way to monitor the baby to check the placenta is still functioning properly since it is 'old'.

     

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  • missstacylynn25missstacylynn25 member

    Agree with pp's.  It's done if you have medical probs, or if you go past DD.  

    I has a NST on Weds, because I was full-term.  All was great with our little guy. 

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  • Kizat727Kizat727

    I had one yesterday, b/c it was my weekly exam, but I am so close to my due date. I think they just do it to see if everything is ok with the heart rates activity and reactivity to the baby's movement. The heart rate is supposed to go up during movement, and then drop a little during rest.

    I had never thought about it either or asked, they just did it to be overcautious.

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  • vervecticavervectica
    Most women with uncomplicated pregnancies will not have an NST until after the due date to ensure the baby is still thriving with an "old" placenta.  If the placenta is wearing out or can't keep up, it will be reflected in the baby's number of movements and heart rate.  I wouldn't sweat it, and I am sure your OB will do one when it is necessary.  I would say that you should do kick counts at home once a day, and if you notice a difference in that, call your OB so they can do an NST.
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  • magdalina.hmagdalina.h member
    Mine only does them if you are high risk or over due
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  • t3h1337sk83r31ft3h1337sk83r31f member
    My OB does them weekly from 37 weeks on.  They're really not that big of a deal, and H finished CS Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia over the past month while I've been hooked up to the machine.  Good times.
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