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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.
aka oxytocin challenge test (OCT) induces contractions to see how fetus reacts to decreased O2 supply. May use nipple stimulation(releases oxytocin from post pituitary) or low dose oxyoticin. Contraindications= prematurity, placenta preia, multiple gestation, previous uterine classical scar, PROM.