Biophysical Profile (BPP)

Biophysical Profile (Manning 1980): fetal breathing, fetal movements, fetal tone, amniotic fluid volume, and a reactive non-stress test each score 0 or 2; total 0-10 (8-10 normal, 6 equivocal, <= 4 abnormal).

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Example

Fetal breathing movements present
Yes
Fetal movements present
Yes
Fetal tone present
Yes
Adequate amniotic fluid volume
Yes
Reactive non-stress test
Yes

Result: BPP 10 of 10: normal per Manning 1980 (8-10 band).

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What the result means

8-10
Normal per Manning 1980; routine follow-up.
6
Equivocal per Manning 1980; repeat in 24 h or further evaluation.
<=4
Abnormal per Manning 1980; consider delivery per ACOG Practice Bulletin 145, 2014.

What you enter

  • Fetal breathing movements present (2)
  • Fetal movements present (2)
  • Fetal tone present (2)
  • Adequate amniotic fluid volume (2)
  • Reactive non-stress test (2)
How this is calculated

Manning FA, Platt LD, Sipos L. Antepartum fetal evaluation: development of a fetal biophysical profile. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1980;136(6):787-795. Read the source ↗

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