ComponentScore of 2Score of 0
Amniotic fluid volumeSingle vertical pocket of amniotic fluid is greater than 2 cmLargest vertical pocket of amniotic fluid is 2 cm or less
Fetal breathing movementsOne or more episodes of rhythmic fetal breathing movements of 30 seconds or more within 30 minutesAbnormal, absent, or insufficient breathing movements
Fetal movementThree or more discrete body or limb movements within 30 minutesAbnormal, absent, or insufficient movements
Fetal toneAt least one extension of a fetal extremity with return to flexion, or opening or closing of a handAbnormal, absent, or insufficient fetal tone
Nonstress testReactive (see Table 1)Nonreactive