LEOPOLD'S MANEUVERS

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LEOPOLD'S MANEUVER

systematic abdominal palpations which are done to determine the position and presentation of the fetus.

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LM1 (FUNDAL GRIP)

Palpates the upper abdomen to detect what lies in the fundus of uterus.

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Buttocks

soft, globular, non-ballotable

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Head

hard, round, ballotable

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LM2 (Umbilical Grip)

Palpates the sides of the abdomen to detect location of fetal back and fetal small parts.

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Back

hard, smooth, resistant plane

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Small Parts/Extremities

irregular, nodular with bony prominences

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Fetal back

best site for FHT auscultation

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LM3 (Pawlick’s Grip)

Palpates the lower abdomen just above the symphysis pubis to detect what occupies the pelvic inlet

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LM4 {Pelvic Grip)

Palpates the lower abdomen along the Poupart’s ligaments to detect the degree of flexion, attitude, position and station