2007-03-28 10:12:45 · 8 answers · asked by miss me! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Most doctors will only do a stress test if the baby becomes less active and they feel that the baby may be under stress. It's not usually a routine test that they perform unless there is concern.
2007-03-28 10:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anita G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally a stress test is only done if they think there's a need for it. I just had one at 36 weeks, but only because I had been sick for a week and just didn't look all too well. Whatever effects you goes to the baby so that's why they did it. You can ask for one if you want, or your doctor may even suggest one. It depnds on the practice and if there's a need.
Good luck!
2007-03-28 17:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by Bugster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only time they usually do a stress test is if the baby becomes less active and they is a needed feeling for it. Other than that they usually don't.
2007-03-28 17:26:26 · answer #3 · answered by crystal_d_c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless there is decreased movement they prob wont. My wife went in for one and when they did ultra sound baby's thumper was down to like 65-75 beats per minute so they rush her up for a emergency c-section only to find out that the baby's beat was so low because she was lying on her back during the ultrasound and was cutting off blood flow to baby. Stupid doctors! Anyway i guess there is a reason you are supposed to sleep on your side while preggo.
2007-03-28 17:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they do a stress test unless they think it's nessecary for the baby. I'm 38 wks on Friday, and the only reason I'm getting one is because my doctor will be on vacation during my 39th week. Good luck.
2007-03-28 17:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Moody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't be done unless its necessary. If it is like my doctor it will not be done.I had a non-stess test when i thought i was going into labor but i didn't need it. many of those test are unnecessary.
Here's my advice to you: when you go into labor, don't panic!!
I breathed in and out slowly thru my nose and timed each contraction. they tell you to breath in thru your nose and out thru you mouth but concentrating on anything is painful. I was in labor from 10:45 pm to 1:22pm the next day and I was able to handle the contractions. Just remain calm at all times and keep calming people around you!!
2007-03-28 17:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by sweet_classy_lady_2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They usually dont do it unless you are high risk or if your baby shows signs of distress. you are just about done with the pregnancy- Usually they start doing it around 35 weeks
2007-03-28 17:28:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hade mine done when i was 35 weeks..at my hospital it's required so they get a better inkling on how the babies doing...you may not have to do one at all until you go into labor...they usually have you do one then...if you're concerned your doctor can schedule one for you
2007-03-28 17:21:19 · answer #8 · answered by Laree 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋