Pregnancy And Baby Glossary

Nesting to Non-Stress Test

A behavior that can be a sign of impending labor. An overwhelming, sudden need to prepare for the new baby, cleaning obsessively and feeling energetic are all classified as "nesting".

A test that helps a doctor examine the condition of an unborn baby by measuring the heart rate in response to his or her own movements or uterine contractions.

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