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  2. Nonstress test - Wikipedia

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    A nonstress test (NST) is a screening test used in pregnancy to assess fetal status by means of the fetal heart rate and its responsiveness. A cardiotocograph is used to monitor the fetal heart rate and presence or absence of uterine contractions. The test is typically termed "reactive" (also "reassuring") or "nonreactive" (also "nonreassuring ...

  3. Contraction stress test - Wikipedia

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    A contraction stress test (CST) is performed near the end of pregnancy (34 weeks' gestation) to determine how well the fetus will cope with the contractions of childbirth. The aim is to induce contractions and monitor the fetus to check for heart rate abnormalities using a cardiotocograph. A CST is one type of antenatal fetal surveillance ...

  4. Biophysical profile - Wikipedia

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    A biophysical profile (BPP) is a prenatal ultrasound evaluation of fetal well-being involving a scoring system, [1] with the score being termed Manning's score. [2] It is often done when a non-stress test (NST) is non reactive, or for other obstetrical indications.

  5. Prenatal testing - Wikipedia

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    Non-stress test [21] Week 28 - onward Non-invasive Abdominal contraction/Fetal heart rate belt Immediately Fetal heart rate vs movement, oxygen levels (indicating problems stemming from the placenta or umbilical cord), fetal distress NA Group B Strep Test [22] Week 36 - 38 Invasive Vaginal swab ~1–2 days Bacteria indicating Group B Strep NA

  6. Cardiotocography - Wikipedia

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    Frequency: the number of contractions per unit time. Duration: the amount of time from the start of a contraction to the end of the same contraction. Resting tone: a measure of how relaxed the uterus is between contractions. With external monitoring, this necessitates the use of palpation to determine relative strength.

  7. Doctors Explain The Surprising Reason Birth Control Is Less ...

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    Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist medications might interfere with birth control and give certain patients a fertility boost, say doctors.

  8. Vibroacoustic stimulation - Wikipedia

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    Vibroacoustic stimulation is typically used during a nonstress test (NST). [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In 2013, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews concluded that there was insufficient evidence from randomized trials to support its use to assess fetal well-being in labor. [ 3 ]

  9. Mortgage and refinance rates for Dec. 20, 2024: Average ... - AOL

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    Daily average mortgage rates on popular terms are rising as of Friday, December 20, 2024, with sharp moves higher for 30-year terms edging closer to 6.90% — an average 20 basis points higher ...