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Abdominal Examination:-Definition: - Examination of A Pregnant Woman To Determine The Normalcy of
Abdominal Examination:-Definition: - Examination of A Pregnant Woman To Determine The Normalcy of
Purpose:-
Articles:-
1. Fetoscope
2. Stethoscope
3. Measuring tape
4. Pelvimeter
procedure
AUSCULTATION:-
16. Place fetoscope or stethoscope and
over the convex portion of the fetus Fetal heart sounds are heard over fetal
closest to the anterior wall back (scapula region) in vertex and
17. inform the mother of your findings. breech presentation. Over chest in face
Make her comfortable. presentation’
18. Replace articles and wash hands.
19. Record in the patient’s chart the
time, findings and remark if any.
CONCLUSION
Antenatal care refers to the care given to an expectant mother from the time to
conception is confirmed until the beginning of labour. It includes the monitoring
the progress of pregnancy.