Contraction Stress Test
During labor, the baby will experience low oxygen levels with each contraction. A contraction stress test evaluates the ability of your developing baby to tolerate the low levels of oxygen.
Contraction Stress Test
Test Overview
A contraction stress test checks to see if your unborn baby (fetus Opens New Window) will stay healthy during the reduced oxygen levels that normally occur during contractions when you are in labor.
Contraction Stress Test (CST):
The CST may be done if the non-stress test is abnormal. The purpose is to predict how well the baby will do during labor, which is a stressful process not just for you, but the baby as well.
Contraction Stress Test (CST)
This test measures the ability of the placenta to provide enough oxygen to your baby while you're experiencing contractions.
Contraction stress test: Response of fetus to uterine contractions to evaluate fetal well-being.
Contraction stress test - One of several tests designed to help evaluate the condition of the fetus; it measures the fetal heart rate in response to contractions of the mother's uterus ...
Contraction stress test (CST): A test to check on how the baby is doing while inside the uterus. A CST tests how the baby responds to the stress of uterine contractions.
Contraction Stress Test
If a non-stress test indicates a problem, this test is performed to check the baby's heart beat during contractions.
Contraction stress test
A test of uteroplacental function. Uterine contractions are initiated with pitocin and the fetal response to the contractions is analyzed as a measure of fetal well being.
Contraction stress test
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Fetal ultrasound
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Contraction Stress Test - A non-invasive test that is provided to determine how well the baby will handle the stress of contractions that accompany labor.
Stress test (Contraction stress test,CST, oxytocin contraction stress test) ...
External monitoring is also done for a contraction stress test, which records changes in your baby's heart rate when you have uterine contractions.
The test was somewhat reassuring, but not perfect, so I sent her to the hospital for a contraction stress test. With each contraction induced, there was a deceleration of the fetal heart rate.
Electronic Fetal Monitoring: This is an ultrasound device used during labor and birth, or during certain testing (non-stress test, contraction stress test, etc.) to record the baby's heart rate, and sometimes mother's contractions.
Having the patient drink orange juice is a common first step. If no accelerations can be elicited, a contraction stress test or a biophysical profile may be chosen.4 Alternatively, if the pregnancy is at term, delivery may be elected.
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Contraction Stress Test
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This does not mean something is wrong with the baby-it simply means the NST has not provided enough information for a definitive result. Your doctor may recommend additional testing, such as a biophysical profile or contraction stress test.
 See also: Stress test, Contraction, Pregnancy, Ultrasound, Contractions
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