T4 Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy

• What is IUGR?

  Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
• What risk factors would a mother have for IUGR?

  Hypertension, diabetes, cardiac, autoimmune disease, pulmonary disease.
• What is Biophysical Profile (BPP)?

  Noninvasive dynamic assessment of a fetus that is based on acute and chronic markers of fetal disease.
• When is BPP done?

  Late in 2nd or 3rd trimester.
• What is a normal BPP rating?

  8 - 10.
• What may need to be done if there are more concerns after a BPP?

  Amniocentesis.
• What kind of ultrasound screening is done by a highly trained professional?

  Specialized or targeted.
• What biochemical test looks for neural tube defects like spina bifida?

  Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test.