My friend told me she had to do nst tests in her last weeks and now im wondering when these usually begin. Im 26 weeks currently. Just want to be prepared, when did urs start?
My doctor started my NST around the third trimester, roughly after 32 weeks in my case. It is the non stress test that checks baby heartbeat and movement. She said timing can vary depending on your pregnancy, so they decide per patient.
My app had reminded me NST usually comes in the third trimester and my doctor confirmed it around 33 weeks. It is just a heartbeat monitoring test, quite relaxing actually. Your doctor sets the schedule based on your case.
I am only in second trimester so haven't reached this yet. Reading this just to be prepared honestly. So it is usually a later thing and not painful, that makes me feel better.
For me NST began in the last couple of months, usually weekly towards the end. It is simple, you just sit with a belt and they record baby's heartbeat. Nothing painful at all, don't worry.
In my case they started NST earlier because I had some risk factors. So it really depends on your condition. Please go by what your gynac advises rather than a fixed week.
