LEOPOLD’S MANUEVER

Leopold’s Maneuver

Leopold’s Maneuver

A systematic method of observation and palpation to determine fetal presentation and position.

First Maneuver

Identifies the fetal presentation.

Fetal Attitude

Refers to the normal position of the fetus, typically fully flexed with chin on chest and rounded back.

Fetal Lie

The relationship of the fetal long axis to the mother's long axis; can be longitudinal, transverse, or oblique.

Cephalic Presentation

Fetal presentation where the head is the part entering the birth canal first.

Frank Breech Presentation

A type of breech presentation where both hips are flexed, and both knees are extended.

Diagonal Conjugate

The distance from the sacral prominence to the symphysis pubis, used to evaluate pelvic inlet adequacy.

Urinary Frequency

The need to urinate many times during the day.

Catheterization

The introduction of a catheter through the urethra into the urinary bladder for urine drainage.

Micturition

The process of emptying urine from the urinary bladder.