Still facing the woman, the health care provider palpates the abdomen with gentle but also deep pressure using the palm of the hands. First the right hand remains steady on one side of the abdomen while the left hand explores the right side of the woman's uterus. This is then repeated using the opposite side and hands.
The medical professional gently yet firmly palpates the woman's abdomen, using the palms of their hands. One hand stays steady on one side of the abdomen, while the other explores the right side of her uterus. The process is then reversed, exploring the left side of the uterus with the opposite hand.