Contraction Stress Test: What To Think About
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What To Think About
- A contraction stress test may show decelerations when your baby is not actually having problems. This is called a false-positive result.
- Some doctors use oxytocin instead of nipple stimulation because nipple stimulation can cause long, uncontrolled contractions.
| Last updated: | February 22, 2008 |
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| Author: | Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Liisa Honey, MD, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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