#437: What Is The Value Of The Fetal Non Stress Test?
Birthing Instincts29 Loka 2025

#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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