#437: What Is The Value Of The Fetal Non Stress Test?

#437: What Is The Value Of The Fetal Non Stress Test?

In this week’s episode, Blyss and Stu do a deep dive into the methodology, history, and current practices surrounding the non-stress test (NST) used in prenatal care. They answer all your questions: What is a non-stress test? Where did it come from? How did it become so accepted? Does it actually tell you what it's supposed to tell you? And, is there evidence that a previous stillbirth is an indication for for NST testing?


Discussed in This Episode

Understanding Non-Stress Test (NST) and Its Limitations

History and Evolution of NST

NST vs. Biophysical Profiles

Predictive Value of NST

ACOG Guidelines on NST

Fetal Kick Counting vs. NST


Mentioned in this Episode

An Inconvenient Study: aninconvenientstudy.com

ACOG Practice Bulletin: Antepartum Fetal Surveillance

Birthing Instincts Episode #386 with David Hayes


Podcast Produced by: Raquel Hernandez, Pride and Joy Doula Care


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#237 Twin Births: Repetition is the Mother of Learning

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#236 Make Friends with Grief

#236 Make Friends with Grief

Tears of joy and sorrow as Blyss shares some wisdom on the anniversary of Skye’s passing. And Dr. Stu fails at making a long story short about two VBA2C births.

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#235 The Breech Release with Nicole Morales

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#234 “I Don’t Consent”

#234 “I Don’t Consent”

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10 Marras 20211h 19min

#233 No Studies Needed: Following Nature’s Birthplan with Michele Kazmier

#233 No Studies Needed: Following Nature’s Birthplan with Michele Kazmier

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3 Marras 20211h 13min

#232 Off Label for Thee: FDA’s Double Standards

#232 Off Label for Thee: FDA’s Double Standards

More inconsistency from the ruling class, more distrust from the masses. And community birthing gets a boost from an unlikely source. Learn all about the practice of “off labeling” use, and how it’s revealing hypocrisy within the FDA.

27 Loka 20211h 16min

#231 Genetic Testing & Medical Misinformation, Who are the Super Spreaders?

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20 Loka 20211h 20min

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