NST?

So, I was that kid in class who asked a million questions.

What does NST stand for and what is it?

 

Non-Stress Test

Forgot to add that they just strap you up to a fetal monitor to monitor the babies movement. They are looking for a specific amount of movement in a certain amount of time. If you pass, you'll go another week without one. If you fail, most of the time they send you to L and D for further evaluation.

 

It's where they hook you up & monitor both babies heartbeats for
a designated period of time as well as your contractions
Rachel & I were posting at the same time...she is right! (and more thorough!) :good:

 

HERE is a great site that tells you about NST's. :good:

 

The pp's have you pretty covered as to what the NST is, I just wanted to add, take a book or someone to keep you company. If you end up having to go a lot (I go twice a week) it can get kinda boring.

 

When do most people start NSTs? I haven't had to do one yet this pregnancy, but I had several last time (the joys of IUGR).

Dominique

 

They start in the third trimester, and, for me with the boys, I started them at 32 weeks.

 

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When do most people start NSTs? I haven't had to do one yet this pregnancy, but I had several last time (the joys of IUGR).


I started at 32 weeks as well. :good: