
1. Non-Stress Test (NST)
Conducted to assess whether infants responded to stimuli normally and whether the baby is receiving enough oxygen. Generally carried out at least 26-28 weeks of pregnancy, or at any time in accordance with the baby's condition.
The votes are descriptions of the fetal heart rate in relation to fetal movement or activity. In the healthy fetus can be seen moving actively increasing the frequency of fetal heart rate. Conversely, if the fetus is not good, baby's movements are not accompanied by increased frequency of fetal heart rate.
If the examination showed questionable results, should be repeated within 24 hours. Or proceed with the examination CST (Contraction Stress Test). Babies who do not necessarily react in danger, but even so further testing may be needed.
2. Biophysic Profile (BPP)
Assessment of fetal biophysical profile is one effective way to detect an asfiksia (interference with the respiratory air exchange) early fetus, prior to causing death or permanent damage to the fetus. Examination is possible especially with the help of electronic equipment, such as ultrasound and cardiotocography.
Examination includes fetal breathing, fetal movement, muscle tone, heart rate, and the amount of amniotic fluid. Score final results of these assessments will result in a decision to give birth to a fetus as soon as possible or planned. BPP is generally done at the age of at least 32 weeks of pregnancy.
3. Contraction Stress Test (CST)
Tests performed on the stimulus to assess the effect of uterine contractions on fetal heart rate. Usually the doctor will give injections containing pitosin to stimulate contractions. With the stimulus pitosin, gentle contraction will occur in the mother's womb, so is the picture of the fetal heart rate. CST examination is required if the results of the NST or BPP indicates a problem.
4. Oxytocin Challenge Test (OCT)
Almost similar to the CST, is the provision of intravenous oxytocin on estimated pregnancy where the fetus will die in the uterus. Oxytocin test was conducted primarily in high-risk pregnancies, such as overdue pregnancy, diabetes mellitus, pre-eclampsia, intrauterine fetal growth is slow, anemia, chronic kidney disease, a history of stillbirth, and so on. This test is generally performed in the last weeks before delivery.
5. Group B Streptococcal Disease (GBS)
GBS is a normal bacteria that is in the digestive tract. But, sometimes in pregnancy, GBS proliferating in the rectum and vagina area. So can cause infections in infants and cause serious infections. test is done at 35-37 weeks of gestation.
6. Fetal Movement Count
Is fetal movement counting activities. You can do yourself to monitor the health of babies in the womb. Well, baby motion enough to indicates a healthy baby. Conversely, reduced infant movement is a signal warning of fetal well-being disorders (fetal well-being).
Normally, there are 3 fetal movements in 1 hour. Each morning, afternoon, evening, and night, so there is the calculation of fetal movement for 12 hours. If there is a decrease of less than 10 movements in 12 hours, it indicates a decrease in placental function.
Start counting fetal movement at 28 weeks of pregnancy until delivery time. For high-risk pregnancies, can be started from the age of 24 weeks of pregnancy.
