Contraction Stress Test: Why It Is Done
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Why It Is Done
A contraction stress test is done to check:
- If your baby will stay healthy during the reduced oxygen levels that normally occur during contractions during labor.
- If the placenta is healthy and can support your baby.
A contraction stress test may be done when results from a nonstress test or a biophysical profile are not in the normal range.
| 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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