Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS #
- Tray containing the following:
- Measuring tape
- Foetal stethoscope (Pinnard)/Electronic foetal monitor
- Linen
- Gown
- Examination table
- Ball pen
- Maternal and Child Health Record Book (Manual/Electronic)
STEPS #
- Establish rapport (refer steps)
- Explain procedure to client (refer steps)
- Ask client to empty bladder
- Provide privacy and ensure client assume desired position
- Perform hand hygiene
- Assist client to undress and wear gown
- Help client to adopt the recumbent position
- Warm hands and stand by the right side of the client
- Expose and inspect abdomen for size and shape, previous scars, linea nigra and striae gravidarum and foetal movement
- Measure symphysio-fundal height
- Perform fundal palpation and lateral palpation
- Instruct client to bend knees slightly and breathe slowly through the mouth
- Perform pelvic palpation and assess head descent
- Listen and count foetal heart beat for one minute
- Express appreciation to client for her cooperation
- Assist client out of bed and re-dress
- Communicate findings to client
- Dispose off and decontaminate used items
- Perform hand hygiene
- Record and report findings to Officer in-charge
