First Trimester of Pregnancy - Physical Examination
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
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
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