Ballottement

Use one hand to firmly stroke downward from the mid-thigh toward the kneecap. This "milks" fluid out of the suprapatellar pouch and into the space behind the patella.

In pregnancy, ballottement is a "probable sign" used to detect the fetus as it floats in amniotic fluid. ballottement

Performed by applying a sharp tap to the abdominal wall to feel the fetus move away and return. 3. Abdominal Ballottement Use one hand to firmly stroke downward from