XP: What happens if you fail an NST?

kristie11004 · December 2008

I posted this on 3rd tri, but thought you guys might know more about this sort of thing....

I went in for my regular appt today....HB was fine, but his chest wasn't moving like it has been the past 2 times and there was no movement on the U/S. Sent me up to L&D for a NST which ended with 'unsatisfactory' results. In the 1 1/2 hrs I was on the monitors there were only 2 movements, only 1 of which produced the heart rate increase they're looking for. I have to go back tomorrow to have another NST. What happens if that one is 'unsatisfactory' too?

I do have PIH and am being watched fore pre-e. BP was good today (until it went up in L&D.....wonder why??) and protien was only trace. I have felt a few small movements since I've been home & eaten dinner (and a chocolate shake!!)

Mrs.DMC · December 2008

I don't know what happens if you have another "unsatisfactory" result but just wanted to say try not to stress about it. It was only one time and it is very likely your baby was just sleeping and not very active at the time.

I never made it to 35 weeks but from what I hear, movement slows down towards the end of pregnancy anyway. Before you go in tomorrow, eat a high carb meal with a good amount of sugar.

IAM4UK · December 2008

If you fail the second NST, they will do a BPP or a biophysical profile ultrasound. During this ultrasound they score the baby on five parameters. One part of the score is the NST so your baby is already going in at -1. They look for breathing, movement, tone, and fluid. If the baby fails the BPP ultrasound, you might be induced for labor. I just want to forewarn you. I passed several BPP profiles before DD finally failed hers and we had an emergancy c-section one hour later. So, if the BPP looks good, they will just continue to monitor you.

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