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This document provides instructions for performing an abdominal palpation exam to determine fetal position and presentation. The exam involves 4 maneuvers: 1) palpating the fundus to assess size, shape, and mobility; 2) determining fetal back position; 3) identifying the presenting part below the inlet; and 4) locating the brow and assessing descent. The exam can indicate whether the position is longitudinal, transverse, or oblique and whether the presentation is vertex, brow, facial, breech, or shoulder. I
- Author
- Sandra Jane Acosta
- Language
- EN