Non-Stress Testing: A Simple Check on Your Baby’s Well-Being

A non-stress test (NST) is a simple, comfortable test that monitors your baby’s heart rate and movement to offer reassurance about well-being. It’s recommended when a pregnancy benefits from additional surveillance, such as certain health conditions or other indications. Nothing about it is invasive, and there’s no risk to you or your baby.

Reassurance, made simple

If your specialist has recommended a non-stress test, the name says it all. It’s non-stressful, for you and your baby. It’s one of the gentlest tools we have for checking in on your baby’s well-being.

Why it might be recommended

We use non-stress testing when a pregnancy benefits from additional surveillance. That might be when certain health conditions are present, when earlier monitoring warrants a closer look, or for other specific indications your specialist will explain.

What to expect

The test simply monitors your baby’s heart rate and movement over a short period while you rest comfortably. There’s nothing invasive about it and no risk involved — just useful information that helps your care team confirm your baby is doing well or decide whether any further step is worthwhile.

Part of a bigger picture

A non-stress test is one piece of the specialized care plan we build around you. Whatever it shows, you’ll have a specialist to explain it — because this is something we navigate together.

FAQs

A simple, non-invasive test that monitors your baby’s heart rate and movement to offer reassurance about well-being.

It’s recommended when a pregnancy benefits from additional surveillance, such as with certain health conditions or other specific indications.

Yes. It’s completely non-invasive, with no risk to you or your baby.

When a finding calls for specialized treatment, such as fetal therapy for certain conditions, we refer to a fetal surgeon and stay involved, collaborating on your care. We also connect families with support resources across Miami.

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