If your healthcare provider just mentioned a nonstress test, take a deep breath – it's way less intense than it sounds. This simple, painless check-in is all about making sure your baby’s doing well ...

A nonstress test checks how your unborn baby’s heartrate changes with movement. A “reactive” or “reassuring” result means the baby’s heart rate went up two or more times during the test. A ...

"Women could potentially do this [non-stress] testing on their own in their home or in their workplace," Grossman said. "It would be a tremendous convenience for moms who usually come in twice a week ...