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| Posted on September 5, 2011 |
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Today I had my first NST and AFI. NSTs are non-stress tests to check baby's activity. AFI checks for the amount of amniotic fluid in the uterus. I will have to do NSTs twice a week until delivery from now on. For the AFI, they like to see numbers between 8 and 20. Too low a number means the baby might have a blockage as he's practicing his breathing, or mom may be leaking amniotic fluid. Too high a number and that means the baby is not practicing his breathing and may have breathing issues at birth. My AFI was 14.5, which is right in the middle of the pack. The nurse also said my NSTs were great and that his activity is very mature for a 31 weeker. Go Snowflake! At last visit with Dr. Tabsh last thursday, Snowflake was measuring 3.8 pounds. He is a growing boy. |