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How accurate is fundal height measurement?

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BusyMissIzzy · 09/01/2010 09:43

At my last mw appointment she plotted my fundal height on a chart (previously they would just measure it and not actually record it, so I assumed it was normal), and I'm at the upper end of the normal range. She said if I veer any higher out of the normal range they'll probably do a scan to make sure it's not a huge baby! I'm not overly worried, but was just wondering how accurate this measurement is? There must be other factors than just the size of the baby? I was only 5lb10oz at birth, and DH was 7lb8oz, so I wasn't expecting a big baby. Is it possible that the dates could be off and I'm actually further along? I had an early dating scan and was estimated 8 weeks; cycle was all over the place after coming off the pill so couldn't tell LMP.
Also, GTT test for diabetes was normal, so I don't think that's a factor. Any thoughts/experiences?

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RichmondMumof2 · 04/02/2018 23:53

I'm the same!

26 weeks, 5 days, due May 8th. Consultant has booked me in for a growth scan this week as bump measuring small. This is DS1, DD1 was the same 2 years ago.

I am tall (5'11") and think that the volume inside means that the fundal height measurement comes out low. The scan should confirm, I'll revert if anything different.

DD1 was 50th centile at birth.

Good luck, try not to worry. X

Oysterbabe · 05/02/2018 07:54

The baby in OP will be 8 by now so if it hasn't been born yet then it will be very big indeed.

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