Fetal investigations

Question 1

Biophysical profile

Answer 1

Assesses fetal breathing movements, body movements,, fetal tone, fetal heart rate, amniotic fluid volume and how healthy the foetus is

Question 2

Cardiotocography (CTG)

Answer 2

Measures the fetal heart rate

Question 3

Uterine artery doppler

Answer 3

Assesses blood flow through uterine artery and gives an indication of resistance within the placenta.(type of ultrasound scan)

Question 4

When does the umbilical artery doppler replace the uterine artery doppler?

Answer 4

In the 3rd trimester onwards

Question 5

What does a uterine artery doppler showing high resistance indicate?

Answer 5

Poor uteroplacental flow

Question 6

Symphysis fundal height

Answer 6

Measures size of baby bump from pubic symphysis to the uterine funds (top of uterus)