Biophysical profile

Biophysical profile

Biophysical profile Reviewed by the BabyCenter Medical Advisory Board Highlights What is a biophysical profile? What's the procedure like? What do the results mean? What is a biophysical profile?A biophysical profile is a simple, painless test used during pregnancy to assess your baby's well-being specifically, whether he's getting enough oxygen in the womb. It's typically done if you've gone past your due date, or sometime in your third trimester if you're having a high-risk pregnancy. She may repeat it once or twice a week or more often, depending on your situation. What's the procedure like?You may be advised to eat a meal just before the test in the hope that eating will stimulate your baby to move around more. Although there's no hard evidence that this works, it can't hurt. It's also a good idea to use the bathroom before the test, because you'll be lying strapped to a monitor for up to an hour. For this, you lie on your left side. A technician straps two devices to your belly: One monitors your baby's heartbeat and movement; the other records contractions in your uterus. The technician listens to and watches your baby's heartbeat on an electronic screen. 1 2 Previous Next Show All
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