My first 2 fundal height was consistently 2 wks ahead n both in the 90th percentile. As a rule of thumb your fundal height in centimeters should roughly equal the number of weeks youre pregnant. A fundal height measurement that doesnt match up with gestational age might be a warning sign according to babycenter but its oftentimes within the range of normal and is not cause for alarm. First came at 401 n was 775 pounds n second came at 396 n was 87 pounds. For example if youre 27 weeks pregnant your health care provider would expect your fundal height to be about 27 centimeters. The expectation is that after week 24 of pregnancy the fundal height for a normally growing baby will match the number of weeks of pregnancy plus or minus 2 centimeters.
Genetics also have a lot to do with babies sizeweight etc. This measurement helps your provider estimate your babys size growth rate and position during the second half of your pregnancy. For example at 20 weeks your fundal height should be about 17 to 23 centimeters. Most of the time fundal height gives you extra peace of mind that your. And if your belly is measuring too large based on the fundal height measurement your ob gyn will order an ultrasound to estimate the babys weight evans says. But the majority of the time.
And checked in my maternity notes to see my recent fundas height recorded 2 weeks ago now at 28 weeks was measuring 28cms at 28 weeks so my baby is roughly 1400g or just over 3lb. Your doctor will compare your fundal height to the average fundal height of moms at your same week of pregnancy. Its used to help estimate your babys length and weight. Everything is just guessing. Just a bit of fun really to see how much everyone elses baby weighs. Fundal height is the measurement in centimeters from your pubic bone to the top of your uterus.
Gallery of Fundal Height Vs Baby Weight
