What is an NST?
NST stands for Non Stress Test, a diagnostic test done to monitor fetal movement and contractions. We use NSTs for patients with certain medical indications. For example, if you call and tell us your baby is not moving normally or if you think you may be having contractions, we’ll do an NST. You are connected to a fetal monitor in the office for approximately 30 minutes. We look for fetal movement, contractions and we also look for fetal heart accelerations that may occur with fetal movement. This is a reassuring sign for fetal well being.
