Biophysical Profile and engagement of baby's head

[taffywelsh]

Hi,
I am scheduled to have a Biophysical Profile ultrasound on the 17th. The baby's head is already engaged into my pelvis (due date is end of Sept/beginning of Oct).
Will the sonographer still be able to do the Biophysical Profile? I know that measuring the head and looking at the brain is a kind of important part of this ultrasound. But, if the head is blocked by the pelvic bones, how will it work?
Thanks!
TW

[karen1968]

I thought the BPP was mostly to look at amniotic fluid levels and assess baby's well-being (heart tones, movement, etc)? I'm not sure why they'd need to measure the head/brain at that point.

But if they do, I think they can look "down" from above your pubic bone into your pelvis.

[trimestersdoula]

Yeah a biophysical profile looks more at amniotic fluid levels as well as different types of movements of the baby. Your baby's head being engaged won't be an issue.
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[Baby~Braatens~Mama]

Originally Posted by karen1968

I thought the BPP was mostly to look at amniotic fluid levels and assess baby's well-being (heart tones, movement, etc)? I'm not sure why they'd need to measure the head/brain at that point.

But if they do, I think they can look "down" from above your pubic bone into your pelvis.

This!

They measured my babies head at ours, and his femur, for a weight estimate. But they spent more time looking at placenta placement, amniotic fluid and movement.