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A contraction stress test is a test performed during pregnancy to verify whether or not the unborn babyâs heart is strong enough to withstand labor. It uses drugs or nipple stimulation to make the uterus temporarily contract in order to replicate labor contractions.
A stress test therefore puts the heart into such a condition so that is functioning can be assessed. A pregnancy stress test is used to determine the health of the baby just prior to delivery. The pregnancy stress test is used to determine if there is something wrong with the babyâs heart or circulatory system. If such a problem is detected during pregnancy stress testing, then measures can be taken to induce early labor or to prepare for the emergency help required when the delivery is taking place.