Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Pregnancy Ultrasound

Types of pregnancy ultrasounds we provide include:

Bio-Physical Profile (BPP)
BPP uses ultrasound technology to visualize the baby and to evaluate its movements. The movements of the arms and legs, breathing, and stretching motions are evaluated for 10 to 30 minutes. The amount of activity is a measurement of the health of the baby. 

Fetal ultrasound
Fetal ultrasound creates an image of the baby in the mother's womb (uterus). It's a safe way to check the health of an unborn baby. During a fetal ultrasound, the baby's heart, head, and spine are evaluated, along with other parts of the baby. Fetal ultrasound is a routine part of prenatal care in the U.S. and can check for defects or other problems in the fetus.

Pregnancy ultrasounds are done in the Antenatal Testing Unit (ATU), which provides routine testing for pregnant patients, as well as specialized care for those experiencing complications during pregnancy.