#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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#222 Breech Birth Review & What You Need to Know About Group B Strep

#222 Breech Birth Review & What You Need to Know About Group B Strep

Dr. Stu and Blyss catch up on what’s been going on in their world, then chat about some questions listeners sent in and go over a breech birth. Plus Dr. Stu explains why informed consent is so vital, and gives an in-depth explanation of Group B Strep and everything you need to know about what your rights are.

18 Aug 20211h 19min

#221 Corruption in Modern Science

#221 Corruption in Modern Science

Americans are slowly losing their trust in medical institutions, and often for good reason. Dr. Stu and Blyss discuss why so many medical establishments are crumbling before our own eyes, and some of the corruption that led to it. Plus, Dr. Stu gives updates on the stubborn twin babies, and Blyss shares a touching post.

11 Aug 20211h 18min

#220 Bringing the Sexy Back into Fertility with Ivy Joeva

#220 Bringing the Sexy Back into Fertility with Ivy Joeva

Doula and birth educator, Ivy Joeva, joins Dr. Stu She shares her work and how she helps prepare women’s bodies for pregnancy. They discuss how Ivy’s spirituality intersects with her practice, the biggest issues she’s seeing with both men and women’s fertility, and how she’s even helping those on the artificial reproduction journey with her practices. Plus, listen to the biggest 4 factors Ivy has pinpointed when it comes to fertility, and how you can utilize them for your fertility health.

4 Aug 20211h 49min

#219: Mask Mandates, Stubborn Twins, and Where the Name Birthing Instincts Came From

#219: Mask Mandates, Stubborn Twins, and Where the Name Birthing Instincts Came From

On today’s episode, Dr. Stu and Blyss catch up and chat about all the happenings in their lives. They discuss the hypocrisies behind COVID restrictions, when castor oil doesn’t help stubborn twins, and the meaning behind the name “Birthing Instincts”. Plus, listen to Dr. Stu’s read his short story based off “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” that tells the tale of female disempowerment when it comes to their own pregnancies.

28 Juli 20211h 4min

#217: Hope Gets A Makeover

#217: Hope Gets A Makeover

Dr. Stu joins Blyss in her new kitchen on wheels to discuss listener questions and spider bites. Our duo discusses a more honest article on vaccine counseling and whether the term "trusted healthcare provider" can now join the ranks of military intelligence, jumbo shrimp, and plastic silverware as an iconic oxymoron.

14 Juli 20211h 4min

#216: It’s Still All Wrong

#216: It’s Still All Wrong

Blyss is away so Dr. Stu has a conversation with his past and present self and discovers that not much has changed in 30 years. Absurdity and being wrong a lot doesn't seem to cause those in charge to slow down and reflect.

7 Juli 202157min

#215: Let’s Reimagine Managing

#215: Let’s Reimagine Managing

Dr. Stu dusts himself off to hijack a slogan that's trending, and Blyss thinks it's about time. Our duo review ABO incompatibility and bask in two different beautiful home births and find that wisdom can come from anywhere.

30 Juni 20211h 8min

#214: Stop the F@#kery!

#214: Stop the F@#kery!

What's the deal with everyone being on low-dose aspirin in pregnancy? Blyss and Dr. Stu also review the data and, not surprisingly, have an opinion. Blyss is fed up with the f@#kery as Dr. Stu shares an all too common tale of the cascade of interventions and the futility of zero.

23 Juni 20211h 9min

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