Encyclopedia: Biophysical Profile
A biophysical profile is a prenatal ultrasound evaluation of fetal wellbeing, involving a scoring system. Its often done when the Nonstress test is non reactive or other obstetrical indications. The biophysical profile has 5 components: 4 ultrasound assessments and a nonstress test . The US assessments are: amniotic fluid volume, fetal tone, fetal activity, and fetal breathing movements. Each component is graded either 0 or 2 points, and then added...
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Okay so I'm 36 1/2 weeks pregnant.. I was originally seeing my gyno through my...
Demand answers!!! I had the opposite problem with my first pregnancy--too much fluid. My doctor called me in for an earlier appointment during my 8th month and when...
Asked by ames018 - 21 months ago
I just got an ultrasound of my baby. What does a biophysical profile score of...
means everything looked exactly like it should for that gestational age
Asked by raiden - 10 months ago
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to the labor & delivery unit at the hospital and did a non-stress test and a biophysical profile they decided to add the biophysical profile. Well, they were able to see movement (and I felt...
Aug 08, 2008
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) and schedule a biophysical profile. I just need to know that everything is ok in there. I am really nervous Oh mama, I'm so sorry you're going through this. If the biophysical profile will...
Jul 02, 2008
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Biophysical Profile???
I have to go for biophysical profiles twice a week for the next two weeks? My Dr. is concerned )Yep, I had a biophysical profile with my daughter. It was a bit different then...
Jul 16, 2008
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