Physical Examination of the body
General Examination:
Essentially done to check your physical state to ensure a safe pregnancy.
- Heart is auscultated
- Any abnormal respiratory sounds are looked for
- Abdomen is palpated very carefully for any mass
- The mental status and is ascertained
Obstetric examination:
Examination is done per vaginum which
- Confirms pregnancy
- Confirms whether the fetus is within the uterus or outside the uterus
- Determines any other anatomic problems of the uterus