PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: non stress test-another question for Dr. von Almen

Re: non stress test-another question for Dr. von Almen

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 25 Mar 2001 22:46:15 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 25 Mar 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Dr von Almen,
>Thanks so much for your quick response. Should I be worried that his
>heartrate did this twice in such a short time, and went below "normal".
>I always thought that the rate went up with movement, what would cause
>it to go down? I don't see my doctor for two more weeks, and I will ask
>him then too, but don't want to be so worried until then. I don't think
>they will do another non stress test since this one was good, so I will
>monitor movements, but can't monitor the heartrate. Does this need to
>be monitored more since this happened, and have you heard of this
>happening to other babies? Sorry so long. Thanks again. Sharon
>

sharon

The drop in heart rate is probably more a function of the machine loosing the heart rate signal than actual dropping of the heart rate. Even if it was a drop, it corrected quickly, so that is good. Let your md know of your concern, he may evaluate the baby with an ultrasound for a closer look.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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