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Biophysical Profile Ultrasound

A contraction stress test evaluates how a baby's heart rate responds to uterine contractions induced by oxytocin or nipple stimulation. A slowing heart rate after contractions may indicate potential stress for the baby during labor. This test is typically conducted if previous nonstress tests or biophysical profiles show abnormalities.

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Biophysical Profile Ultrasound

A contraction stress test evaluates how a baby's heart rate responds to uterine contractions induced by oxytocin or nipple stimulation. A slowing heart rate after contractions may indicate potential stress for the baby during labor. This test is typically conducted if previous nonstress tests or biophysical profiles show abnormalities.

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During a contraction, the blood and oxygen supply to your baby drops for a

short time. This is not a problem for most babies. But the heart rate of some
babies gets slower. This change in heart rate can be seen on the external
fetal monitor.
For this test, you are given the hormone oxytocin. This hormone causes
uterine contractions. You may also massage your nipples. This tells your
body to release oxytocin. During this test, your baby's heart rate may slow
down (decelerate) in a certain pattern after a contraction instead of speeding
up (accelerating). This means your baby may have problems with the stress
of normal labor.
A contraction stress test is usually done if you have an abnormal nonstress
test or biophysical pro le. A biophysical pro le uses ultrasound during a
nonstress test to measure a series of physical traits of your baby. You may
have more than one contraction stress test while you are pregnant.
Some doctors may do a biophysical pro le or a Doppler ultrasound test
instead of a contraction stress test.
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