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My ob scheduled me for weekly fetal monitoring. i am 31weeks pregnant & at risk of preeclampsia due to proteinurua. what does fetal monitoring consist of?
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Observing the baby.: Typically this means that you will have an nst. This is when we put monitors on your belly to hear the baby's heart beat and also to follow for contractions. This is done for at least 20 minutes. We are watching the baby's heart beat to show us that your baby is "happy.".
Answered 8/23/2013
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