I had an appointment with my midwife today. She basically said three weeks out for the fundal measurement was the limit of what they could allow for. But you only normally see such a big discrepancy at a later stage of pregnancy. My fundal height was measured at barely 14cm.
I had a scan at thirteen weeks which showed an active healthy baby. My midwife spent ages looking for a heartbeat today and eventually found one. In my area you only get one scan, which I have had, and anyway she was adamant that a scan would not help me. I tried to argue that it might either provide reassurance or confirmation of bad news but that was brushed aside. I was feeling so shocked and distressed that I did not argue much.
Instead, I have to go back next week so the fundal height can be measured again. And I was told to call the triage number if/when I experience pains like period pains or bleeding.
I have been frantically searching the internet for information about measuring so small at such an early stage, and have not found any. I was ttcing for a long time and am absolutely certain of my dates, which tie in perfectly with the scan.
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Fundal height: three weeks small for dates at 17 weeks, please, please advise
Upwind · 19/08/2008 16:19
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