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If the baby does not
have a reactive NST, your doctor may order a CST.
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pitocin, a medication that causes contractions, is given IV to Mom. A fetal
monitor is placed on the uterus. The amount of solution given is increased
until contractions are every three minutes. The effect of the contractions
on the baby's heart rate is observed. There are three possible results.
A reactive negative test shows accelerations of the baby's heart rate.
With this result, the test may be repeated in one week. A nonreactive negative
result is one in which no accelerations are seen, but no decelerations
(a decrease in heart rate) are seen either. The test should be repeated
in twenty-four hours if this result is obtained. A nonreactive positive
test shows decelerations related to the contractions. With this result,
your doctor may do a biophysical profile or elect to deliver the baby.
However, since there is a high rate of false positive results with this
test, most doctors do a biophysical profile. |
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