My doc wrote NST in my file for next visit and I have no idea what it is. Im 34 weeks now. Can someone explain in simple words, getting little nervous honestly.
Oh I totally understand how scary these medical terms sound when we first hear them. NST is just a beautiful way to hear your baby's heartbeat. They track how the little heart reacts when the baby moves, it's so comforting to listen to.
Arey standard checkup test hai, private clinics me standard rate pe ho jata hai. They check baby's heart rate. Just make sure to eat a small snack or juice before the test so the baby is active and kicking during the monitoring.
NST is Non-Stress Test, I had it done in my 36th week. They put belts on your belly to check baby's heartbeat and movements. It is totally painless, just takes 20-30 mins.
NST is very important to monitor baby's safety, especially in the last few weeks. It is non-invasive and safe. If the doctor asks for it, please get it done on time as it gives complete peace of mind about baby's heartbeat.
NST is actually super chill, yaar. They just make you lie down and put sensors on your tummy. They even gave me a button to press whenever I felt the baby kick. It is just to check if baby is active and happy inside.
Yes, it is a routine test in the third trimester. I had it weekly towards the end. It ensures the placenta is giving enough oxygen to the baby. Relax, you don't have to do anything, just rest.
