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

Obstetric examination: 

Examination is done per vaginum which

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• Confirms pregnancy
• Confirms whether the fetus is within the uterus or outside the uterus
• Determines any other anatomic problems of the uterus