#437: What Is The Value Of The Fetal Non Stress Test?
· 1 h 33 min · Episode 437
Episode #437: What Is The Value Of The Fetal Non Stress Test?
In this week’s episode, Blyss and Stu do a deep dive into the methodology, history, and current practices surrounding the non-stress test (NST) used in prenatal care. They answer all your questions: What is a non-stress test? Where did it come from? How did it become so accepted? Does it actually tell you what it's supposed to tell you? And, is there evidence that a previous stillbirth is an indication for for NST testing?
Discussed in This Episode
Understanding Non-Stress Test (NST) and Its Limitations
History and Evolution of NST
NST vs. Biophysical Profiles
Predictive Value of NST
ACOG Guidelines on NST
Fetal Kick Counting vs. NST
Mentioned in this Episode
An Inconvenient Study: aninconvenientstudy.com
ACOG Practice Bulletin: Antepartum Fetal Surveillance
Birthing Instincts Episode #386 with David Hayes
Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care
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