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.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div> Reassurance, made simple<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Why it might be recommended<\/b><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n What to expect<\/b><\/p>\n 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 \u2014 just useful information that helps your care team confirm your baby is doing well or decide whether any further step is worthwhile.<\/p>\n Part of a bigger picture<\/b><\/p>\n 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 \u2014 because this is something we navigate together.<\/p>\n<\/div>