I’m 29 weeks & have to start getting non stress tests each week now. My OB dr didn’t really give me details about what this test means, how it is performed, how long it takes etc. He just said something about checking the fetal heart rate. I am a high risk pregnancy w/ high blood pressure so it has me kind of worried. Has anyone else had this test done & what are the details? Thanks!
How long it takes depends on if your baby is active during the time of the test. They monitor the baby’s heart rate, any contractions, and you have a button to press every time the baby moves. The first one I had lasted 4 hours because it was scheduled during a time the baby was sleeping, but on average, they lasted any where from 30 min-1 hour.
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How long it takes depends on if your baby is active during the time of the test. They monitor the baby’s heart rate, any contractions, and you have a button to press every time the baby moves. The first one I had lasted 4 hours because it was scheduled during a time the baby was sleeping, but on average, they lasted any where from 30 min-1 hour.
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They will put a belly band on you to monitor the baby and a blood pressure cuff on you. They will monitor you for about a half hour and then your done. Its very easy and painless.
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