This is where late pregnancy fetal surveillance comes in handy. The non-stress test is one of the staples. Why Do an NST. This test can be done in the later stages of pregnancy. It is more frequently used in cases where the mother is going past her assigned due date to ensure fetal well-being.
Not sure what it's called, but we make the same knot that the baler knotter makes to tie balls together. Hold the 2 twines together, make a loop, and pass the ends through the loop, trim to about 1 inch. If you cut the ends too short (makes no difference in the knot) the twine will simply pull apart.
Tying the Knot. 1  1. Make a U-shape.Pull a long cord into a U or horseshoe shape. so that the ends are close together. 2  2. Pull the cord into a loose loop. Pull one end past the other so that they overlap by about four inches (10 cm). 3  3. Double back the outer cord end. Bend the tip and bring it back along the outside of the loop.