Non-Stress Testing: A Simple Check on Your Baby’s Well-Being<\/strong><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>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 used when a pregnancy benefits from closer monitoring, such as with high blood pressure, diabetes, or other reasons your specialist will explain. Nothing about it is invasive, and there’s no risk to you or your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>Reassurance, made simple<\/b><\/p>\n
If your specialist has recommended a non-stress test, the name says it well. It’s non-stressful, for you and your baby, and it’s one of the gentlest tools we have for checking in on your baby’s well-being.<\/span><\/p>\nWhy it might be recommended<\/b><\/p>\n
We use non-stress testing as part of closer monitoring, for example with high blood pressure or diabetes in pregnancy, or for other specific reasons your specialist will explain.<\/span><\/p>\nWhat to expect<\/b><\/p>\n
The test 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.<\/span><\/p>\nPart 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, because this is something we navigate together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>FAQ <\/b><\/h2><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What is a non-stress test?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA simple, non-invasive test that monitors your baby’s heart rate and movement to offer reassurance about well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Why would I need a non-stress test?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nIt’s used when a pregnancy benefits from closer monitoring, such as with high blood pressure, diabetes, or other reasons your specialist will explain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Is a non-stress test safe?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n\u00a0Yes. It’s completely non-invasive, with no risk to you or your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Patient Feedback<\/span><\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Dilcia C.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/i> I had my first appt. today at Pembroke Perinatal, the experience was superb. From the front desk staff, to our very sweet ultrasound technologist, Marta, and Eileen, everyone was very kind and professional. Dr. Romary was truly excellent and willing to answer any questions we had. Overall wonderful experience!!\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Belkis P.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0Nice, courteous and quick service. Dr. Romary is very kind and patient, answers all questions with details and simple\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Megha M.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/h3><\/div><\/i>\u00a0\u00a0Had great experience, Dr.Romary and her staff is great. So courteous all are. Each appointment I looked forward too as they gave detailed information and answered all my questions on baby growth. I had gestational diabetes and with that too, Dr. Romary guided me well to manage it with diet. She followed up to make sure my sugars were in limits and it will not affect baby\u2019s growth. Love this place!!\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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 used when a pregnancy benefits from closer monitoring, such as with high blood pressure, diabetes, or other reasons your specialist will explain. Nothing about it is invasive, and there’s no risk to you or your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Reassurance, made simple<\/b><\/p>\n If your specialist has recommended a non-stress test, the name says it well. It’s non-stressful, for you and your baby, and it’s one of the gentlest tools we have for checking in on your baby’s well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n Why it might be recommended<\/b><\/p>\n We use non-stress testing as part of closer monitoring, for example with high blood pressure or diabetes in pregnancy, or for other specific reasons your specialist will explain.<\/span><\/p>\n What to expect<\/b><\/p>\n The test 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.<\/span><\/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, because this is something we navigate together.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> A simple, non-invasive test that monitors your baby’s heart rate and movement to offer reassurance about well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> It’s used when a pregnancy benefits from closer monitoring, such as with high blood pressure, diabetes, or other reasons your specialist will explain.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> \u00a0Yes. It’s completely non-invasive, with no risk to you or your baby.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Patient Feedback<\/span><\/p><\/h2><\/div> Dilcia C.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/h3><\/div> <\/i> I had my first appt. today at Pembroke Perinatal, the experience was superb. From the front desk staff, to our very sweet ultrasound technologist, Marta, and Eileen, everyone was very kind and professional. Dr. Romary was truly excellent and willing to answer any questions we had. Overall wonderful experience!!\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Belkis P.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/h3><\/div> <\/i>\u00a0\u00a0Nice, courteous and quick service. Dr. Romary is very kind and patient, answers all questions with details and simple\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Megha M.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/h3><\/div> <\/i>\u00a0\u00a0Had great experience, Dr.Romary and her staff is great. So courteous all are. Each appointment I looked forward too as they gave detailed information and answered all my questions on baby growth. I had gestational diabetes and with that too, Dr. Romary guided me well to manage it with diet. She followed up to make sure my sugars were in limits and it will not affect baby\u2019s growth. Love this place!!\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>FAQ <\/b><\/h2><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is a non-stress test?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Why would I need a non-stress test?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is a non-stress test safe?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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