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Fundal height at 32 weeks

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Lavenderleopard · 13/12/2022 16:31

Hi, does anyone know what your fundal height should be at 32 weeks? Had a midwife appointment today where I was measured at 33cm and the midwives (usual midwife and a student) seemed to think this was very large. I've been told if I'm still measuring big in 2 weeks I'll need another scan.
If it helps I'm 5"7 and had a BMI of 18 before pregnancy and apart from bump am still very slim

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ploopypleepy · 13/12/2022 16:39

It basically follows the rule (round about) of the same in cm as weeks. So at 32 weeks you would expect to be around 32 cm, and at 39 weeks, 39cm. But they allow for a couple of cm either way. Don't worry I was always a couple of cm bigger than the number of weeks I was. I had a 9 lb baby though, and was slim to start with.

EllieRosesMammy · 13/12/2022 16:49

33cm would be measuring at about 33 weeks, so within normal range 😁 if she's concerned about baby being too big has she booked you for a growth scan at 34 weeks? That would be the usual procedure if you're not already having one then x

tiredpuppymum · 13/12/2022 18:15

Tends to match your weeks. They were probably meaning that you're measuring large on your growth chart when compared to your other measurements, rather than large in general.

Mummymidwife33 · 13/12/2022 18:29

Most trusts use customised growth charts now based on your height, weight and ethnicity. The rule of your FH should be the same as your gestation is very old and out dated now.
If they are concerned they will send you for a scan.
If you look on your chart the measurements should follow one of the curves on the chart. Above the 90th centile line can indicate a larger baby but this May level out in the next couple of weeks.

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