What is Fetal NST?
Fetal non-stress (NST) is a type of fetal screen to control the health of the fetus after 28 weeks of pregnancy. This test involves monitoring the heart rate of the fetus for a certain period of time to see if the heart rate increases when the child moves. If this is not the case, this may indicate that there is a problem with the placenta or that there are other pregnancy complications. If the test shows that the fetus is "unreactive", which means that there is no change in heart rate, this does not necessarily have to be an immediate reason for concern. Subsequent testing is required to pay more. The test is non -invasive and has no risks. Fetal NST can be performed at the clinic or doctor's office and can be performed during a meeting for a regular prenatal test for comfort.
In the fetal NST, Thžena lies on a examined table and a belt with a fetal monitor is located around her abdomen. Every time the child moves, the woman presses the button. The movements are associated with deducts from a fetal heart monitor to find outHow heart rate responds to movement. The result of the "reactive" test suggests that changes in heart rare have been observed during the Fetal NST and it is a good sign.
The most common problem that encounters fetal NST is that the fetus is sleeping or not too active. The test can be timed while the fetus normally moves, and if the fetus does not feel like cooperation, sometimes gently touches the abdomen or the sounding tone awakens the fetus and stimulates it to move. External stimuli can often evoke reaction to the fetus and usually just enough to awaken the fetus for the test.
The physician can recommend several Fetal NST sessions through pregnancy to monitor the mother and the fetus. If abnormalities are observed, ultrasonic and other testing options are available to learn more about why the fruit is unreactive. Women tend to get to know the fetal habits over time and it is advisable to call a doctorI, if the fetus seems to be less active than usual to discuss possible causes and plan medical appointment.