Biophysical Profile (BPP)

Fetal Biophysical Profile

Risks

There is very little chance of either the mother or the baby having a problem from a biophysical profile (BPP). However, you may feel anxious if the ultrasound reveals a problem with your pregnancy or baby. A nonstress test may falsely show distress in a baby that is actually healthy.

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Author:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC	Last Updated: July 20, 2006
Medical Review:	Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
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