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Stress test

SusanandMark76SusanandMark76 member
in July 2015 Moms
27 weeks today. 38 years old with Diabetes. Has anyone else had to have stress tests done? I have to start going every week. Two test a week.
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  • mrsnalamrsnala member
    Do you mean Non Stress Tests (NSTs)? They are simple, just take time. they just hook the baby up to a heart rate monitor and you track movements. Whenever the baby moves/kicks, there should be an inflection in the heart rate.


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  • MrsTiger123MrsTiger123 member
    It's actually a non-stress test.   They put you on a monitor to see baby's heart rate and uterine activity.   This way they can get an idea of how the baby is doing under "no stress."  The test should take about 30 minutes.   In a 20 minute period, your nurse should be able to see 2 accelerations or jumps in the baby's heart rate.   This lets your doctor know the baby is well oxygenated and that everything is going ok. 

    Try to have a snack before and drink plenty of water.   That way you won't be there all day.

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  • SusanandMark76SusanandMark76 member
    Thanks everyone. Makes me feel better.
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  • MEXARABMEXARAB member
    Had a checkup today and my OB told me I start mine at 32 weeks. My BP has been normal so far but I guess cause I have a history and maybe she thinks it's going to go up again. Anyhow I'm excited to see my LO every week.
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  • LibbyC730LibbyC730 member
    Had a normal check up scheduled this morning. Baby's HR was in the 90s, so I'm having the nst done now. Having good variation, but a little worried with how low the HR keeps going. RN doesn't seem too concerned and has been great answering all my questions. Baby is thankfully cooperating nicely and wiggling all over! My regular OB is gone today, so hopefully I'll hear back soon about how everything went!
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  • audi681audi681 member
    I start them at week 36. This was informative, thanks!
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  • shannonotashannonota member
    I start going at 34 weeks every week for a nst and an ultrasound because I have GD. I don't mind. Get to see and hear my baby more :-)
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