Fetal Non-stress Test?

kloe818 · January 2021

Apparently, based on age and weight, I'm going to be getting these twice a week starting 36 weeks. What can I expect?

redselig · January 2021

I had to go every week after 32 weeks with my last pregnancy. I was asked to sit on a lounge chair with some monitors strapped to my belly. The doctor set the timer for 20 to 30 minutes; can’t quite remember. There’s a little machine that prints something that looks like those polygraphs tests on tv. The doctor will do a quick analysis of the results. If you need more monitoring, they will ask to see you more often. Not necessarily bad, just a precaution.

kloe818 · January 2021

Thanks red.

momtomesthree · January 2021

@kloe818 you get two bands wrapped around your belly, one to track baby’s heart rate and one to monitor contractions. They give you a little clicker to click every time you feel baby move. A doctor looks at everything ten sends you on your way. They’re pretty boring!!

treebagel · January 2021

I have to have these twice a week for my blood pressure... i know it’s for the best but I’m not looking forward to twice a week treks to the office.

kloe818 · February 2021

I don't like that the only reason is my age and weight. I'm healthy otherwise. I'm just apparently elderly.

redselig · February 2021

@kloe818 If it makes you feel any better, all the pregnant women at the clinic I go to have to do a CTG every week after 35 weeks.

kloe818 · February 2021

@redselig it helps a little. Thank you.

kloe818 · February 2021

Ok that was way simple... And helpful hint: don't drink apple cider beforehand. Baby's heart rate was 190 to start but was down to normal range after about 45 minutes. They almost started the induction talk but when I mentioned the cider they chuckled and told me not to do that again. Lesson learned. Will go back Friday with plain water and just a protein breakfast.

princessjenney · February 2021

@kloe818 so glad they didn't induce but gosh makes me wonder what Teddy's HR is after my Starbucks 😳😬

kloe818 · February 2021

@princessjenney haha yeah... After that I'm done with sugar for the next few weeks. I didn't realize it was doing that to her.

firsttimemamabear9 · February 2021

@princessjenney my Benji's HR has been in the 170s after my morning coffee 😅 his normal is 140s-150s

princessjenney · February 2021

I have been going by 2 cups a day. If I go to Starbucks I get the smallest size... but I still feel guilty 🤦‍♀️ but being pregnant older... I don't think I'd survive without coffee lol

firsttimemamabear9 · February 2021

I'm a daily coffee drinker normally, but with chasing around a 13 month old and being 8 months pregnant there's no way I'd make it without some caffeine lol

kloe818 · February 2021

I love my morning coffee... Been decaf for a couple years now. Occasionally I'll do caffeine, but it makes me so wired now it's almost not worth it to me.
*Disclaimer: FTM only dealing with husband and 4 cats at the moment.

firsttimemamabear9 · February 2021

I tried decaf during my first pregnancy because I wanted to do everything "right" lol. I couldn't stand the taste difference so I went back to regular. I even have the occasional energy drink when not pregnant. It's a guilty indulgence 😅

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