Effects of short-term maternal fasting in the third trimester of pregnancy on fetal biophysical profile and Doppler indices scores.

Introduction: It was aimed to investigate the effects of short-term maternal fasting on fetal biophysical profile (BPP) scores and obstetric doppler indices.

Materials And Methods: Thirty healthy uncomplicated singleton pregnancy cases were enrolled into the study.

Results And Conclusion: Fasting decreased BPP reversibly, but not to a level below 8/10.