Fetal Health Evaluation

Fetal Health Evaluation

When you mention “Fetal Health Evaluation,” are you looking for a general overview of how doctors assess fetal health during pregnancy, or are you referring to a specific test or method (like biophysical profile, non-stress test, etc.)? Here's a general breakdown to start, and I can go into more detail based on what you're after:

Fetal Health Evaluation: General Overview

Fetal health is typically monitored throughout pregnancy to ensure the baby is developing normally and isn't under stress. These evaluations can include:

1. Maternal Monitoring and History

Mother’s health : Blood pressure, diabetes, infections, etc.

Symptoms : Decreased fetal movements, bleeding, pain.

Medical history : Past pregnancies, genetic conditions.

2. Ultrasound

Routine scans : Check fetal growth, position, anatomy, and amniotic fluid.

Doppler studies : Assess blood flow in the umbilical cord and fetal vessels, often used in high-risk pregnancies.

3. Fetal Movement Assessment

Kick counts : Mother tracks fetal movements daily (usually starts around 28 weeks).

A healthy fetus usually moves at least 10 times in 2 hours.

4. Non-Stress Test (NST)

Monitors fetal heart rate in response to movement.

A reactive NST (normal) shows at least 2 accelerations of heart rate in 20 minutes.

5. Biophysical Profile (BPP)

Combines NST + ultrasound.

Scores 5 categories (0–2 points each): fetal breathing, movement, tone, heart rate, and amniotic fluid.

A score of 8–10 is reassuring.

Our Services & Treatments

High Risk Pregnancy Diabetes Fetal Health Evaluation Recurrent Pregnancy Loss or Miscarriage Incompetent Cervix & Cerclag Placenta Previa and Bleeding Fetal 3D Viewing Pregnancy Genetic Screening CVS, Amniocentesis, Nuchal Translucency Natural Vaginal Birth Pre-term Labor and Delivery Well-Woman Programs Premenstrual Syndrome Therapy Contraceptive Therapy Hormone/Diabetes/Thyroid Endometriosis Treatment Variety of Surgical Inventions IUI IVF EGG Freezing PCOS Tubal Reversal GYN Surgery Hormone Balancing Programs Adrenal and Thyroid Testing Sex Hormone Testing Salivary and Blood Hormone Testing