Ultrasound is better tolerated than vaginal examination in and before labour.
Sana UsmanHelen BartonCharlotte Wilhelm-BenartziChristoph C LeesPublished in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2018)
This is the first study to comprehensively assess the acceptability of VE and intrapartum US. US assessment prior to delivery is more acceptable than VE. RA ameliorated the negative experience of the VE post-assessment.