How to touch the head and feet of a fetus

  As the fetus gradually grows in the mother's uterus, its organs and limbs gradually mature. At this point, the mother became curious about how the baby's head and feet could be felt? This must be done by professionals, please let me know the specific methods.

  

How to touch the head and feet of a fetus1

  Method

  1. The examiner places both hands at the bottom of the uterus and touches it to estimate whether the size of the fetus matches the gestational weeks; Then gently push the fetal part at the bottom of the uterus alternately with the fingertips of both hands. If it is the fetal head, it is hard and has a floating sensation, while if it is the buttocks, it is large and soft with a slightly irregular shape.

  2. The examiner places both hands on the left and right sides of the abdomen, with one hand fixed and the other hand gently pressed deep for examination. The hands alternate and touch the flat and full part of the back of the fetus to determine its orientation. The uneven parts are fetal limbs, and sometimes fetal limb movement can be felt.

  3. The examiner separates the thumb of the right hand from the other four fingers and places it above the phalanges to grasp the exposed part of the fetus, determining whether it is the fetal head or buttocks. Push left and right to determine if it is connected. If the exposed part still floats, it indicates that it has not yet been connected to the basin; If it has been connected, the exposed part of the tire cannot be pushed.

  4. The examiner places their left and right hands on both sides of the exposed area of the fetus, and presses down deeply towards the pelvic entrance; Further confirm the degree of fetal presentation and the insertion of the fetal presentation into the pelvic cavity.

  The above operations must be carried out by professional personnel. Pregnant women must not touch them randomly, otherwise it may cause the baby's umbilical cord to wrap around the neck, and there is also a possibility of premature birth. Curious mothers can see their baby's head and feet through B-ultrasound. Remember not to touch them randomly. Baby's health is the top priority, there is nothing more important than baby's health.

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