Pregnancy & prenatal care

Fetal Non-Stress Test (NST)

$100 self-pay per examination

At Lakeland Birth & Gynecology, we offer fetal non-stress testing (NST) to help assess your baby's well-being during pregnancy.

An NST is a noninvasive test that monitors your baby's heart rate and how it responds to movement. This testing may be recommended when additional fetal surveillance is medically indicated.

Testing is performed and interpreted by a Certified Nurse-Midwife.

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This service is by request only. It cannot be booked online.

What's included

This $100 examination includes:

External electronic fetal monitoring
Assessment of fetal heart rate patterns and reactivity
Approximately 20 to 40 minutes of monitoring, with additional time when clinically appropriate
Clinical interpretation of the tracing
Written documentation of findings
Recommendations for follow-up when indicated
Ability to share results with your prenatal care provider, with appropriate authorization

Who may benefit

An NST may be recommended for certain pregnancy-related conditions or concerns, including:

Gestational diabetes or preexisting diabetes
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Certain high-risk pregnancies
Post-term pregnancy surveillance
Other medical indications requiring fetal monitoring

NSTs are generally initiated around 32 weeks for many indications, although earlier testing may be appropriate based on individual clinical circumstances. The need for testing and appropriate timing are determined through clinical assessment.

Prenatal care requirements

Proof of established prenatal care is not required, but ongoing prenatal care is strongly encouraged.
You do not have to be established with Lakeland Birth & Gynecology to request an NST.
If you receive prenatal care elsewhere, you may request testing and have your finalized results shared with your OB/GYN or midwife.
NSTs do not replace comprehensive prenatal care.

How to request an appointment

Select Request Non-Stress Test to open our secure Patient Portal.
Send our team a secure message including:

Your name and contact information
Current gestational age (how many weeks pregnant you are)
Reason for requesting the non-stress test
Whether the test was recommended by another healthcare provider
Current prenatal care provider, if applicable (optional)
Any relevant pregnancy conditions or concerns

All requests require clinical review before an appointment is scheduled. No payment is collected and no appointment is confirmed when you send a request.

Thank you for your request! Our team will review your information and contact you regarding scheduling and next steps.

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Prefer to talk? Call (863) 666-7555.

Safety first: NST appointments are intended for scheduled fetal surveillance and are not a substitute for emergency pregnancy evaluation. If you are experiencing decreased fetal movement, vaginal bleeding, leaking fluid, severe headache, or other concerning symptoms, seek immediate medical assessment rather than submitting a routine appointment request.

Abnormal or nonreactive findings may require additional evaluation or referral. We do not promise reassuring results, and testing does not guarantee that additional monitoring will be unnecessary.

The non-stress test is a separate service from our diagnostic obstetric ultrasound and is requested on its own. See all pregnancy and prenatal care, including pregnancy nausea & IV hydration.

Questions patients ask

Non-stress test FAQs

How much does a non-stress test cost?

The non-stress test is $100 self-pay per examination. No payment is collected when you submit a request. Our team reviews your request and explains scheduling and payment before anything is confirmed.

When are non-stress tests usually started?

Testing is generally initiated around 32 weeks for many indications, although earlier testing may be appropriate based on individual clinical circumstances. The need for testing and the right timing are determined through clinical assessment.

Do I have to be a patient here to request one?

No. Proof of established prenatal care is not required, and you do not have to be established with Lakeland Birth & Gynecology to request an NST. If you receive prenatal care elsewhere, finalized results can be shared with your OB/GYN or midwife with appropriate authorization.

Does a non-stress test replace prenatal care?

No. A non-stress test is one part of fetal surveillance. It does not replace comprehensive prenatal care.

Is this the same as the diagnostic ultrasound exam?

No. The non-stress test and the $150 diagnostic obstetric ultrasound are separate services. Each is requested on its own, and each is scheduled after clinical review.

Need a fetal non-stress test?

We offer professional fetal monitoring and clinical interpretation in a comfortable, welcoming setting. Whether you receive prenatal care with us or another provider, we're happy to review your request.

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