Fayette, Iowa. Fayette is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 1,338. It was named after the Marquis de la Fayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War. Fayette is the home of Upper Iowa University, a small private college.
In obstetrics, station refers to descent of the fetal presenting part (hopefully the head) in the pelvis. An imaginary line is drawn between the two bones in the pelvis (known as ischial spines). This is the âzeroâ line, and when the baby reaches this line it is considered to be in âzero station.â When the baby is above this imaginary line it is in a minus station. When the baby is below, it is in a âplusâ station. Stations are measured from -5 at the pelvic inlet to +4 at the pelvic outlet. Cervical dilation and decent of the fetal head during labor should happen together, especially in a first labor. Sometimes descent doesnât happen until later in the labor process with a second or third baby.
Non-Stress Test in Pregnancy A non-stress test (NST) checks the health of your baby by looking at your babyâs heartbeat and movement during pregnancy. The test may be used when: â¢ Your baby is not moving as much as usual. â¢ You are near the end of pregnancy or past your due date. â¢ Your pregnancy is high risk. About the Test NST is often given after 28 weeks of pregnancy when your baby is able to respond to the test. â¢ For a high risk pregnancy, the test may be given before 28 weeks. â¢ If admitted to the hospital during your pregnancy, the test may be given 1 to 2 times a day to check the health of your baby.