Before unloading, pregnant women usually need to undergo internal examination, especially those who need to give birth vaginally. Through internal examination, doctors can determine the shape and size of the pregnant woman's pelvis, the condition of the soft birth canal, etc., and thus determine whether the pregnant woman can give birth vaginally. So, how to conduct prenatal check ups? Below, the editor will analyze it.
Internal examination is divided into anal examination and vaginal examination, and the biggest difference between anal examination and vaginal examination is that anal examination can reduce the risk of infection, but it is not as accurate as vaginal examination. Therefore, many hospitals now conduct vaginal examination.
The steps for vaginal examination are as follows:
1. Pregnant women need to empty their bladder before undergoing a check-up.
2. The pregnant woman lies flat, bends her legs apart, presses her knees with her hands as close as possible to her stomach, and places her buttocks on the bed.
3. The doctor needs to disinfect first, then insert the index and middle fingers of the right hand into the pregnant woman's vagina. The doctor will then locate the cervical opening and use the inserted fingers to measure the diameter of the cervical opening. If necessary, the doctor may insert their entire hand into the vagina to feel and press the bottom of the uterus with their left hand, in order to evaluate the diameter of the cervical opening.
After the internal examination, some pregnant women may experience slight bleeding, which usually stops within 1-2 days and will not cause miscarriage. If a pregnant woman experiences excessive and prolonged bleeding, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to determine the cause of the bleeding.
