Lecture 6 History and Examination in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Flashcards
1
Q
Describe how to measure the fundal height of a pregnancy women
A
Mother semi recumbent with empty bladder
Palpate fundus with 2 hands
Scure tape measurements down at top of fundus
Measure to top of symphysis
Measure along longitudinal axis of measurement
2
Q
When is the babies head “engaged”
A
When 2/5ths of the head is palpable abdominally then the widest part has descended into the pelvis
3
Q
What type of lies can a baby present as
A
Longitudinal
Oblique
Transverse
4
Q
What presentation can a baby be in
A
Cephalic
Breech
