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Twice Weekly NST's

kellym690kellym690 member
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Hi all,

Forgive me if there is already a post on this, I checked back and haven't seemed to find one.

Anyone else going though twice weekly NST's (non-stress tests) and amniotic fluid ultrasounds? Reasoning behind them - high BP, multiples?

I'm not having multiples however my blood pressure has been "borderline" high during the last two appointments to put me on this regimen now. Only 2 more months of it though, so I guess we can't complain! :)
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  • sweetdreamz6700sweetdreamz6700 member
    I had weekly AFI's for 3 wks due to lowish amniotic fluid found at at growth check but get a 1 week break since my last was at 9.

    The ARNP I saw last mentioned doing NST's and BPP's every 1-2 weeks because E is measuring so big. I'm waiting to hear what the doc says next week because this particular nurse has recommended additional testing when its not warrented.

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  • HailsMomHailsMom member
    edited December 2014
    I'm not having to do twice weekly, but starting at 36 weeks I will have to go in for weekly NST's followed 3 days later by a MW appointment. For me it is because of my GD diagnosis.  

    I think some of the MOM's have had to start NSTs already, but I'm not sure how often they are having them done.

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  • chicagojackiechicagojackie member
    Yes, weekly NST at 32 weeks and then biweekly at 34 weeks. In addition to monthly growth and anatomy scans, fetal echo since 20 weeks.

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  • MissEm15MissEm15 member
    I'm having multiples & doing NSTs 2x week with a fluid check 1xwk plus a cervix check doc apt 1x week starting this week (31w). I was in the hospital for pre term labor tho too. I think at 34w I start weekly BPPs too.

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  • gelitan29gelitan29 member

    Yes, I will be doing twice daily NST’s starting next week.  Reason being I have gestational diabetes and I am on glyburide for it.  If it was being managed by diet alone, I wouldn’t have to go.  I was discouraged at first because I am at the mercy of the doctor’s schedule and have to take time off of work.  However, better safe than sorry and I want that lil lady of mine to be as healthy as can be.  

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  • gelitan29gelitan29 member
    MissEm15 said:
    I'm having multiples & doing NSTs 2x week with a fluid check 1xwk plus a cervix check doc apt 1x week starting this week (31w). I was in the hospital for pre term labor tho too. I think at 34w I start weekly BPPs too.
    Are they able to combine some of those appointments.  It sounds like you would be living there.  :(
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  • Smyers2girlsSmyers2girls member
    I just started my NSTs today, 32 weeks. Only one a week though with growth scans and checking fluids. Because of hyperthyroidism.
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  • MissEm15MissEm15 member
    gelitan29 said:


    MissEm15 said:

    I'm having multiples & doing NSTs 2x week with a fluid check 1xwk plus a cervix check doc apt 1x week starting this week (31w). I was in the hospital for pre term labor tho too. I think at 34w I start weekly BPPs too.

    Are they able to combine some of those appointments.  It sounds like you would be living there.  :(

    Right now I'm there 2-3 days a week depending on availability. Once they add BPPs I'm pretty sure I will be living there lol

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  • ColleenS629ColleenS629 member
    edited December 2014
    Last pregnancy, I had twice weekly NSTs and every other week BPPs and growth ultrasounds following the growth of my twins starting at 32w because one's growth started slowing. 
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  • addysensmommyaddysensmommy member
    edited December 2014
    Starting my twice weekly NSTs next week due to high blood pressure. Csection date is already scheduled for 37 weeks if I can maintain stable blood pressures until then. I am also on strict bed rest until delivery (except for the twice a week outings to the doctors)
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  • daisydotsgirl1daisydotsgirl1 member
    I'm on twice weekly NST's and ultrasounds... I have preterm labor, bleeding, and GD. I also get twice weekly ultrasounds.
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  • ems0523ems0523 member
    I have weekly BPP's and start weekly NST's next week (32w) due to iugr. Baby was lagging in size by 13 days at 26 weeks.
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  • mom2xover2002mom2xover2002 member
    Probably will start NST's next week bc of my bp. I'll be 32 weeks on Monday and see my OB on Friday.
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  • kellym690kellym690 member
    So glad to hear from you ladies! I just got my calander of appointments covering up until February 13th from OB (baby girl is due Feb 3rd) and everything just became even more real. Best of luck with your NSTs and scans to all!
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  • nohalo21nohalo21 member
    I start biweekly NSTs with fluid check this week (32w) and growth scans monthly (which I have had since our a/s). All due to AMA.
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  • VkiefertVkiefert member
    Bi weekly NSTs starting Monday .I have chronic hypertension on Bp meds. I'm 32 weeks now .
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