Volume : 2, Issue : 8, August - 2013

Roll of Non Stress Test in High Risk Pregnancy

Dr Devangi Munshi, Dr Rajita Munshi, Dr Shashwat Jani, Dr Sanjay Munshi

Abstract :

Maternal and fetal health is now prime consideration in modern Obstetrics. High risk pregnancies like preeclampsia, anaemia , oligohydroamnios, cardiac disease etc. require vigorous monitoring of pregnancy and labour to prevent fetal mortality and reduce morbidity. Non stress test (NST) is now considered gold standard test in screening of high risk pregnancy .Non stress test is safe , easy to use and widely available method. Study shows that early detection of fetal distress can help early intervention and reduce chances of fetal mortality. However rate of caesarean section is slightly increased