Many women need to undergo a series of examinations before giving birth to determine their physical condition, fetal position, etc., in order to determine whether they can have a vaginal delivery. Otherwise, it is necessary to change the delivery method to avoid difficulties in childbirth. Among numerous prenatal examinations, internal examination is indispensable. So, how many fingers should be extended during internal examination?
When women undergo internal examinations, doctors will insert two fingers for examination. Usually, one finger is extended first to test, and only when the female cervix is opened, another finger is extended for examination. Two fingers should be inserted without causing any pain to the woman. So when women undergo internal examinations, they should cooperate well with the doctor and not be too nervous, otherwise it will affect the doctor's examination and they will not feel uncomfortable easily.
Internal examination needs to examine many areas of women, among which the vagina is the main examination site and requires reaching out and pointing. The doctor will wear sterile gloves and then dip a small amount of sterile soap solution into the guide to touch the elasticity, smoothness, presence of lumps, tenderness, etc. of the vagina. Then the doctor needs to examine the woman's cervix, uterus, and their appendages.
Similarly, use your fingers to push the cervix inside the vagina back and up, causing the uterus to move forward. At the same time, use your other hand to press the pelvic area above, sandwiching the uterus between your hands to understand its position, size, and other details. The main purpose of conducting internal examinations on women is to understand the position of the fetus and whether they are suitable for vaginal delivery. If there is a risk of fetal asphyxia, the cause can also be identified through internal examination.
