EVALUATION OF NON STRESS TEST AS A SCREENING TOOL FOR NEONATAL OUTCOME IN LOW RISK PREGNANCY

Abstract

Background: About 50% of fetal deaths occurs in low risk mothers without apparent cause. The health of fetus is the basis of life of each individual and variety of methods have been developed for monitoring fetus in high risk mothers , we should not under estimate the fetus of low risk mothers as they are precious. Continuous electronic monitoring is not possible throughout labor due to lack of manpower and resources. Objective: To evaluate role of NST as a screening method in low risk pregnancy.