High-Risk Pregnancy and the Biophysical Profile
High-Risk Pregnancy and the Biophysical Profile
High-Risk Pregnancy and the Biophysical Profile
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Reasons to Do a Biophysical Profile
- Overdue pregnancy
- Maternal medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart or kidney disease
- Multiple gestation (twins, triplets)
- Decreased amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios)
- Small baby (intrauterine growth restriction)
- Placental abnormality
- Previous unexplained fetal death
- Maternal perception of decreased fetal movement
- Premature rupture of fetal membranes
- Other signs of fetal distress
