Pre-birth exam

One of my girlfriends is expecting her first baby soon and she had to go for a special gyn exam yesterday, as the baby has had a growth spurt and they weren't sure if it would still fit for a natural birth, as she's quite petite.

I went with her but wasn't allowed in, and she doesn't talk much about these things. After a (very) restless night I'm no closer to how such an exam would work. How can they say if a baby will fit?

Use an ultrasound to measure the width of the opening in the pelvis and the width of the baby's head.

Don't know about UK, but in the US it is usually the patient's call on having people with them.

Thanks moliere, now I understand 😃

She has a list of approved birthing partners, in her case husband and mum, and they're the only ones allowed to appointments. Something about continuity I think.