Pregnancy Growth Scan with Bpp Doppler Ultrasound Scan

What this combined scan measures

• Accurate fetal weight and growth trajectory
• Real-time fetal movements, breathing, muscle tone, and heart-rate patterns
• Blood-flow velocity in the umbilical and middle cerebral arteries

How it differs from routine growth scans

Routine growth ultrasounds look mainly at size. The Pregnancy Growth Scan with BPP Doppler Ultrasound Scan adds functional checks—oxygen delivery and fetal behaviour—so subtle problems are caught earlier.

Why Cadabams Diagnostics recommends it

Our radiologists use high-resolution probes and AI-assisted reporting, ensuring measurements are precise to the millimetre and Doppler indices are benchmarked against international curves.

Definition of Growth Scan

A systematic ultrasound that measures head circumference (HC), abdominal circumference (AC), femur length (FL), and estimated fetal weight.

Role of BPP (Biophysical Profile)

A 30-minute observation scoring five parameters—breathing, movement, tone, amniotic fluid, and heart-rate reactivity—each rated 0 or 2 for a maximum of 10.

Purpose of Doppler Ultrasound

Colour and pulsed-wave Doppler map blood flow in the umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, and ductus venosus, flagging resistance changes that signal placental insufficiency.

Integration in one session

Cadabams completes all three components in a single 30–45 minute appointment, sparing you multiple visits.

• Fetal biometry: BPD, HC, AC, FL
• Amniotic fluid index (AFI)
• Placental grading & position
• Umbilical artery Doppler indices: PI, RI, S/D ratio
• Middle cerebral artery Doppler (when indicated)
• BPP parameters: breathing, movement, tone, AFI, heart-rate reactivity

• Suspected intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
• Monitoring gestational diabetes or hypertension
• Decreased fetal movements
• Overdue pregnancy evaluation

• Ideal gestational age: 28–40 weeks
• High-risk pregnancy indicators: hypertension, diabetes, previous IUGR
• Maternal conditions prompting the scan: sudden swelling, decreased fetal kicks
• Doctor’s referral scenarios: overdue pregnancy (>40 weeks) or abnormal prior scan

• Early detection of fetal compromise before distress becomes critical
• Guiding delivery timing—vaginal birth vs early induction
• Reduced maternal anxiety with clear, numerical data
• Non-invasive and quick—no needles, no fasting

• Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
• Placental insufficiency
• Oligohydramnios / polyhydramnios
• Abnormal umbilical cord blood flow

• Eat a light meal 30 minutes prior to encourage fetal activity
• Bring prior scan reports for comparison
• Wear loose two-piece clothing for easy abdomen access

• Valid doctor’s prescription
• Confirmed gestational age (LMP or early scan)
• Fasting not required

• 28–32 weeks: baseline growth & Doppler
• 34–37 weeks: repeat in high-risk cases
• >37 weeks: pre-delivery check

• All pregnant women ≥28 weeks
• Especially high-risk mothers
• Singleton or twin pregnancies

1. Check-in & consent at Cadabams Diagnostics
2. Transabdominal ultrasound examination (~30 minutes)
3. Real-time observation of BPP parameters
4. Doppler waveform capture for blood-flow analysis
5. Reporting within 30 minutes with printed and digital copies

• Inform sonographer of latex allergy
• Mention any bleeding or pain
• Limit caffeine intake to avoid excess fetal activity that can skew BPP scoring

• Ultrasound safety profile: No radiation; decades of data show no harm at diagnostic intensity.
• Possible false positives/negatives: BPP can miss acute hypoxia if the baby is sleeping; repeat scans may be advised.
• Limitations in detecting chromosomal issues: Structural survey is done earlier; this scan focuses on growth and function.