Before giving birth, doctors will conduct a cervical condition examination on pregnant women to determine whether their cervical conditions are suitable for childbirth. Many expectant mothers have heard that cervical condition examination is an internal examination, and internal examination can be a bit painful. So, is cervical condition examination an internal examination?
Checking cervical conditions is an internal examination. Expectant mothers undergoing prenatal check ups. Doctors will use internal examinations to measure the size, hardness, and mobility of the cervix in expectant mothers. Because there are many gynecological diseases that can also be detected through internal examination, such as tumors in the cervix and whether there is contact bleeding in the cervix.
Internal examination can also check the connection and position of the fetal head. Through these two examinations, doctors can determine the most suitable delivery method for the mother based on the specific situation.
Internal examination can also identify the cause of fetal asphyxia. For example, if there is any obstruction of the fetal head, if the umbilical cord has drooped, if the amniotic fluid is contaminated, etc., these situations can be promptly addressed to prevent fetal distress in the uterus.
In addition, not only expectant mothers who give birth naturally need to undergo internal examinations, but also those who have chosen cesarean section as a delivery method. The purpose of internal examination at this time is to grasp the surgical indications, further determine the difficulty level of the surgery, and prevent the occurrence of complications.
Internal examinations may bring some discomfort to expectant mothers, but for the health of the fetus and the expectant mother, they should still cooperate strongly with doctors and persist in completing internal examinations.
