Ultrasound Obstetrical Doppler with Biophysical Profile Score (BPS)
Understanding Ultrasound Obstetrical Doppler with Biophysical Profile Score (BPS)
What is Ultrasound Obstetrical Doppler with Biophysical Profile Score (BPS)?
The Ultrasound Obstetrical Doppler with Biophysical Profile Score (BPS) is a specialized prenatal imaging test used to assess the health and well-being of the baby during pregnancy. It combines Doppler ultrasound which checks blood flow in the umbilical cord, placenta, and fetal blood vessels with the biophysical profile (BPS), a scoring system that evaluates fetal movements, muscle tone, breathing movements, and the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby.
This test is usually recommended in high-risk pregnancies, cases of reduced fetal movements, or when there are concerns about fetal growth, placental function, or oxygen supply. The Doppler part helps evaluate if the baby is getting enough blood and nutrients, while the BPS gives a score out of 10 based on the baby's physical activity and environment inside the womb.
It is a safe, painless, and noninvasive test typically done in the later stages of pregnancy. The results help doctors decide if the baby is developing well or if early delivery or closer monitoring may be needed.
What is Ultrasound Obstetrical Doppler with Biophysical Profile Score (BPS) used for?
- To diagnose and assess fetal health conditions like intrauterine growth retardation or IUGR, reduced movements of fetus in the third trimester
- To identify cases of multiple fetus
- To diagnose conditions like high level of amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios) and low level of amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios)
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