What is a Biophysical Profile (BPP)? 🍼 A Biophysical Profile (BPP) is a special prenatal test that checks your baby's health during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. It combines an ultrasound and a non-stress test (NST) to evaluate: 💓 Fetal heart rate 🤰 Fetal movements 💪 Fetal muscle tone 🌬️ Fetal breathing movements 💧 Amniotic fluid levels This test gives doctors important information to ensure your baby is growing healthy and strong! 💙 #PregnancyCare #BiophysicalProfile #Hea

🌙 OB Tip Before You Sleep, Mommies! 💜 Why Do We Sometimes Use the Bell During a BPP Scan? When we do a Biophysical Profile (BPP), sometimes the baby is in deep sleep — and that’s when the bell comes in handy! 🛎️ It’s not to startle the baby, but to gently wake them up so a proper assessment can be done. And of course, we combine this with the Non-Stress Test (NST) to complete the evaluation. The BPP is a special prenatal ultrasound-based scoring system that helps us assess fetal well-being, e