What are the essential examinations before delivery? What is the role of the examination before delivery?

We all know that after a woman becomes pregnant, she needs to undergo various examinations to ensure the development of the fetus. In the late pregnancy, many mothers are about to give birth, and they also need to do some examinations before giving birth, so that the delivery can be smoother. So which examinations are essential before giving birth? Let's take a closer look!

What are the necessary examinations before delivery?

Routine examination

Routine examinations mainly look at the mothers' pelvic shape (whether the pelvic shape is normal determines whether the mothers can give birth smoothly), uterine height and abdominal circumference (mainly used to estimate the baby's weight, so as to determine whether it is a natural birth or a caesarean section), as well as some other routine examinations.

B-ultrasound

An ultrasound examination is also required before delivery. On the one hand, it can check the baby's condition, whether the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck or something like that; on the other hand, it can also determine the baby's fetal position and the sinking of the fetal head, providing a basis for the upcoming delivery.

Pelvic measurement and internal examination to understand the degree of cervical softening

The pelvic condition of the pregnant mother determines whether the fetus can be delivered smoothly, whether the conditions of the cervix are suitable for normal delivery, and its degree of softening can determine whether delivery is approaching and roughly predict how long it will take to deliver.

Internal inspection

The internal examination includes vaginal and uterine examination. The doctor will check whether the pregnant woman's perineum is edematous, whether there is amniotic fluid leakage, whether the fetus is in the pelvis, the connection of the fetal head, whether the fetal membrane is intact, and the degree of dilation of the cervical opening.

Internal examination is called the most terrifying examination by pregnant women, especially when it is examined by a male doctor. It is really painful and embarrassing. Internal examination is only needed when giving birth. Pregnant women can avoid this examination during ordinary prenatal examinations.

Electrocardiogram

We often see this in movies and TV shows, where mothers have ECG monitoring equipment next to them when they give birth. This is also true in real life. When mothers give birth, their hearts are under great pressure, so they need to be checked to avoid any problems.

What is the role of prenatal examination?

Pregnancy lasts for ten months, the fetus is full-term at 37 weeks of pregnancy, and the due date is 40 weeks of pregnancy, so the period before delivery generally refers to the period between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy.

Some pregnant women are lazy in the late stages of pregnancy and don’t want to have a weekly check-up. As a result, the baby suddenly goes into labor and the whole family rushes to the hospital. The baby is almost born on the way. It’s extremely thrilling.

The most important examination for pregnant women during pregnancy is at 37-39 weeks of pregnancy. The doctor needs to evaluate the condition of the pregnant woman and fetus to decide the method of delivery.

What are the signs before childbirth?

1. Seeing red

The most common symptom of labor is spotting, which is similar to vaginal discharge, but the color is red or brown. In the third trimester, if you see spotting, you should be prepared, because it usually means labor is imminent. If you see spotting without labor pain, mothers don't need to be nervous. Some women may give birth 1, 2 days or even a week after seeing spotting. So, if you see spotting, check your delivery bag, wash up, and go to the hospital.

2. Labor pains

You may have irregular uterine contractions in the late pregnancy, so don't be nervous. If the contractions are regular, such as once every 10 minutes, then you may be about to give birth.

3. Water breaking

Water breaking is the most dangerous sign of labor, because the broken water is amniotic fluid. Too little amniotic fluid may prevent normal delivery or even cause fetal suffocation. So if your water breaks, try to lie down, go to the hospital immediately, and tell the medical staff that your water has broken. However, mothers don't need to worry too much. Mild water breaking has a slow flow rate, and most people can still give birth smoothly.