Obstetric Exam
Inspection – distended abdomen consistent with pregnancy
SFH, feel pubis symphysis from below
Singleton, multiple, lie, presentation, fifths palpable, engagement, back is on which side, liquor, fetal
heartbeat
Liquor peaks at 32 weeks (1.1 L)
Leopold maneuvers (feel for real, work hands down the whole way, oscillate the fetus in between
gently
Leopold III = look back and check patient is ok
Pinard = only useful during labour