Table 1.

Fetal Biophysical Profile (Maximum Score =10)

Variable	Normal =2	Abnormal =0
AFV	1 pocket > 3 cm	reduced or absent
FBM	>1 FBM / 30 minute, hiccup	continuous FBM, absent FBM
FM	> 4 FM / 30 minute	< 3 FM / 30 minute
FT	active extension, flexion, opening–closing hands	low velocity movement, flaccid posture
CTG	>2 accelerations + palpated fetal movement / 20 minute	absent acceleration or CTG deceleration

AFV, amniotic fluid volume; FBM, fetal breathing movements; FM, fetal body/limb movements; FT, fetal tone; CTG, cardiotocography (fetal heart rate).The Fetal Biophysical Profile Scoring System is a composite of variables and should be used as part of comprehensive fetal assessment in association with other available information. It has the lowest false–negative rate of any contemporary ante–partum testing scheme.²²