In the final trimester, some tests are necessary to
monitor baby's health if the mother is a high risk candidate
for some medical complications from the start, develops
medical complications during pregnancy or passes week
40 without delivering. These tests will either reassure
the mother that all is well or if baby needs to be delivered
immediately. Nonstress test is a simple, painless procedure
in which a baby's heartbeat is continuously monitored
for 20 minutes or more and the details are recorded
for evaluation. The logic behind the test is, that like
adults, a baby's heartbeat should accelerate when it
is active i.e. moving and kicking. The nonstress test
can be done whenever the need arises so there is no
specific time for it. |
