We administer oxytocin through the IV to identify whether you can tolerate the pain of labor.

Positive contraction stress tests are associated with good fetal outcomes.

A negative result is a good indicator of fetal well-being.

We are looking for a positive test which has been associated with an increased rate of fetal death, fetal growth restriction, lower Apgar scores, need for C-section, and need for neonatal resuscitation.