Fetal Monitors

Christi asked:

I am 30 weeks prego. On friday i had my ultrasound and when I went in yesterday because of back pain they said i am measuring 32 and the perinatologist has asked that i be monitored twice a week for the remainder of my pregnancy. I asked why and the dr said it was because of my history. I have had a few complications in the past. But since I’ve had 2 healthy preganacies. I just feel scared that maybe there not telling me something. So anyone else being monitored and if so why? Also could I be measuring 32 because of a bigger baby or could I be further along?Thanks everyone!
I am pretty sure it’s a non stress test. I’ve never had to do one before.

Question posted courtesy of: Francisco

CamMan’s Mommy asked:

I plan on getting one of those fetal heart monitors but dont know when I can finally check it out (just found out this morning on EPT so I know it’s way too early right now

Question posted courtesy of: Christopher

jhewz asked:

cindy bell, a 20 y/o gravida 2, para 1 at 40 weeks gestation, presents to you in the birthing unit with contractions every 5-7mins. She is accompanied by her husband. Spontaneous rupture of membranes occured 2″ prior to admission. Cindy tells you that the field was colorless and clear. You orient Cindy and he family to the birthing room & perform a physical assessment, documenting the ff. data: VS are normal. A vaginal exam demonstrate the cervix is 75% effaced, 4cm dilated w/ a vertext at (-1) station in the LOP position. You place on an external fetal monitor. The FHR baseline is 140-147 w/ accelerations to 156bpm no accelerations are noted. Contractions are 5-6mins. apart, moderate intensity and lasting 40-50secs. Cindy states she would like to stay out of bed as long as possible bec. lying down seems to make the contractions more painful, especially in her back.

Question posted courtesy of: Edith