Vaginal Examinations in normal labour
A vaginal examination in labour can potentially reveal a breech presentation baby and provide information on the progress of labour. However the same examination can be disruptive on the progress of labour with ensuing consequences. There is a diversity of opinion over whether a vaginal examination should be performed on all women in labour, including those undergoing normal labour - i.e. without any clinical indications of a problem.
Talk to your Nikau midwife in advance of labour and discuss the relative merits of vaginal examination. Your midwife will usually outline the circumstances under which she would reccomend a vaginal examination. That may include not undertaking a vaginal examination in many circumstances. Your midwife will however undertake them if you request her to do so.
Talk to your Nikau midwife in advance of labour and discuss the relative merits of vaginal examination. Your midwife will usually outline the circumstances under which she would reccomend a vaginal examination. That may include not undertaking a vaginal examination in many circumstances. Your midwife will however undertake them if you request her to do so.
