Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Learning The Leopold Maneuver: Preparing For Natural Disasters

By Helen Snyder


Pregnancy is a wonderful gift that some may take for granted as they forget that not everybody is able to enjoy the experience. But for those who are able to take this path into maternity should know, if they happen to go through it for the first time is that it can be daunting. But what mothers to be should realize is that there s somebody to help every step of the way, in any condition preparing for Natural Disasters.

He maneuver is made up of four distinct stages that must occur in order to complete the phase. They do not all have to happen all at once but are done in accordance with the guidance of a trained examiner, gynecologist or obstetrician. The risks for such a procedure are fairly minor but obesity may prove to be cumbersome in an accurate diagnosis and maneuver.

A major consideration in this particular method over others can be attributed to the knowledge that no side effects exist for this procedure. Making it extremely safe for both mother and infant without the need to expose either to any surgical procedures or equipment. The maneuver is also a relatively easy one to perform with four distinct steps to remember.

In chronological order, these steps are the fundal grip which involves determining the shape, size, mobility as well as the consistency of the fetus inside the mother. The umbilical grip, which requires for fetus s back to being identified and then with deep massages ensure that it s firm and that the extremities that surface appear and feel like small irregularities.

Moving from the upper to the lower abdomen, the first pelvic movement can be performed. One thing to note with this specific movement is that it should be performed if the mother of the fetus is undergoing a vaginal birth. This is because it requires an active engagement between the examiner and the head of the baby in order to ensure success.

From that point, the examiner will try and determine the location of the baby s back by making use of deep pressure, yet supple massages in order to locate and determine each and every individual part of the baby and prepare it for repositioning if need be.

The third step is to perform one of two pelvic grips. Each pelvic grip has a specific role it plays within the context on the maneuver itself. The first being to determine where the child is in conjunction with the inlet. This part will most likely occur during the onset of a vaginal birth as the baby s positioning is in an ideal position to do so.

It may sound scary when reading about it but the position is completely harmless for all people involved, including those who are unaware of what s being done to them. The only precaution that can be taken from the medical practitioner is to ensure that they start the procedure with warm hands because nobody likes the feeling of cold hands on their skin.




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