On a recent trip abroad with her sociology course,your roommate mostly visited traditional cultures.She witnessed abdominal massage being performed with a pregnant woman,but was not sure what information was gathered during the process.You were able to tell her that through abdominal massage,the midwife was listening to what the pregnant woman was experiencing and also was determining the ____.

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Abdominal massage during pregnancy is also known as "Leopold's Maneuvers", and it allows the healthcare provider or midwife to determine the position of the fetus in the uterus. It involves feeling the abdomen to assess the shape, size, and consistency of the fetus and to check for any abnormalities or potential complications. However, the sex, size, and length of the fetus cannot be determined through abdominal massage.

On a Recent Trip Abroad with Her Sociology Course,your Roommate