prenatal monitoring

Biophysical Profile After 35: Ultrasound Scores and Monitoring Context

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A biophysical profile combines ultrasound observations with fetal heart-rate monitoring to provide a snapshot of wellbeing. It may be used once in response to a concern or repeated as part of antenatal surveillance when a pregnancy has particular risk factors. Being offered extra monitoring does not necessarily mean that a problem has been found. After … Ler mais

Nonstress Tests in Pregnancy After 35: Monitoring, Results, and Timing

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A nonstress test records the fetal heart rate over time and looks for expected changes associated with movement. It does not place physical stress on the fetus, and it may be offered in the third trimester when a pregnancy has certain medical, fetal, placental, or timing-related considerations. Being over 35 may be one part of … Ler mais