Which of following is CORRECT about measurement of uterus fundal height at various stages of gestation in pregnant women?

Concept

Fundal Height

• It is the distance between the pubic bone and the top of the uterus during pregnancy. 
• It helps healthcare providers to assess whether the baby is growing correctly or not.
• It determines the gestational age and the baby's position in the uterus.

Explanation

At 36 weeks, it felt in the lower part of the sternum

• The location of the fundus moves as pregnancy progresses.
• At around 36 weeks fundus reaches the sternum or breastbone
• At 36 weeks it reaches the highest point.
• After 36 weeks fundal height can decrease because the baby has engaged in the pelvis to prepare for labour or other reasons.

Additional Information

At 6 weeks, you can feel it in the abdomen

• At 6 weeks pregnant, a baby is the size of a sweet pea.
• The uterus can sometimes be easily flexed at the markedly softened isthmus.
• A cavity that is consistent with pregnancy can be detected within the uterus using ultrasound

• The feeling of cramping and bloating occurs and the belly feels a little bigger than normal.

At 12 weeks, it is at the umbilical level

• The uterus is larger than the pelvic area and rises into the abdomen.
• The uterus can be felt above the pubic bone.
• At 12 weeks babies can open and close their hands and curl their toes.

At 20 weeks, it reaches the pelvic girdle

• The upper point of the uterus is at the level of the woman's belly button.
• It is the time when fundal height and week of pregnancy begin to match one another.
• At 20 weeks baby is the size of a banana.
• At 20 weeks pregnant, weight gain is happening slowly.