The Role of Fetal Movement Amount on Predicting the Non-stress Test Results

Kinaş, Murat Gökhan; Sezer, Selda Demırcan; Yüksel, Hasan; Odabaşı, Ali Rıza; Türe, Mevlüt

doi:10.5505/tjod.2011.45822

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“…Decreasing perinatal morbidity and mortality to minimum is the main objective of the obstetrics and could be possible by antenatal follow-ups (1) . Today it is possible -to some extent-to diagnose and treat fetal disease by in utero fetal evaluation.…”

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The Effect of Different Maternal Positions on Reactivity of the Nonstress Test, Maternal Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Kıratlı¹,

Yavan²,

Karaşahin³

et al. 2018

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Objective: We aimed to investigate the effects of different maternal positions on reactivity of the Nonstress Test (NST), maternal blood pressure and heart rate. Methods: In this experimental study, 243 pregnants were randomized to the position groups (sitting, semi-Fowler's, semi-Fowler's left lateral) at 34-37 and 38-40 gestational weeks. The questionnaire form inquiring socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics and "NST Form" were used. For the statistical comparison of the continuous variables, one-way ANOVA, and independent groups t test were used. Results: Though not statistically significant difference existed, NST reactivity at sitting position was higher than the other positions, and it was higher in 38-40 gestational weeks relative to 34-37 gestational weeks (p>0.05). Results of NST reactivity were evaluated at 4 time periods. Time-to-reactivity in relation to position didn't reveal a significant difference. Independent of the position, we found a significant difference in time to reactivity between 0-5 and 0-10 minutes, and between 0-10 and 0-15 minutes (p<0.05), but there was no significant difference in time to reactivity between 0-15 and 0-20 minutes (p>0.05). Fetal heart rate, maternal systolic, diastolic blood pressure levels were similar in all gestational weeks regardless of the position, at baseline and 10 minutes later (p>0.05). Maternal heart rates were significantly different in semifowler left lateral position (p<0.05). Conclusion: As the most comfortable positions for the pregnants NST applications at semi-Fowler's left lateral and sitting positions seem to be more appropriate in order to get higher NTS reactivity results. No significant difference was observed in NTS reactivity between applications at 15 and 20 minutes, so application at 15 minutes may be sufficient for NST evaluation.

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The Effect of Different Maternal Positions on Reactivity of the Nonstress Test, Maternal Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Kıratlı¹,

Yavan²,

Karaşahin³

et al. 2018

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“…Although fetal movement count is still being used, studies have not found a proven effectiveness of fetal move-ment count in predicting fetal well-being. 23 Location of the placenta, amniotic fluid volume, fetal presentation, maternal smoking, fetal sex, primiparity, obesity, and acute exercise have been associated with decreased fetal movements. 24 Similarly, there are many factors that can affect variability.…”

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Impact of face mask use during the non-stress test in pregnancy

Gürsoy¹,

TEKBAŞ>²

2023

Eur J Clin Exp Med

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Introduction and aim. Face masks used to protect against the COVID 19 pandemic have become a daily routine. The aim of this study was to examine the possible effects of mask use on non-stress test (NST) results during pregnancy. Material and methods. A total of 951 pregnant women were included in the study. They were divided into two groups as those who wear masks and those who do not. These pregnant women were also divided into subgroups as preterm and term periods. Results. The mean age of the pregnant women was 31.2±4.9 and their gestational weeks were between 34+0 and 40+6. There was no significant difference between 34 and 37 gestational weeks pregnants in terms of FHR, reactivity, non-reactivity, deceleration, FHR category distribution and number of fetal movements (p>0.05). The variability was significantly higher in those who did not wear a mask (p<0.05). In pregnancies >37 gestational weeks there was no significant difference in terms of FHR, reactivity, non-reactivity, variability, deceleration and FHR category distribution (p>0.05). The number of fetal movements was significantly (p<0.05) lower in the mask-wearing group. Conclusion. Mask use should be considered in NSTs where variability is reduced or fetal movements are low. Thus, misinterpretation of the NST can be avoided.

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The Role of Fetal Movement Amount on Predicting the Non-stress Test Results

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The Effect of Different Maternal Positions on Reactivity of the Nonstress Test, Maternal Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

The Effect of Different Maternal Positions on Reactivity of the Nonstress Test, Maternal Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

Impact of face mask use during the non-stress test in pregnancy

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