Fundalheight measurement should commence at 26--28 weeks, to monitor growth from soon after the fetus has reached viability. The UK National Institute of Clinical Excellence recommends measurement from 25 weeks fornulliparouswomen.30Examinations should be done at each antenatal visit to assess the wel...
doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000000623Young, JosiahButtolph, AmeliaEvidence-Based Practice
Surprisingly, she came late by herself at 34 weeks of gestation. On examination, she was of average body build. Her vital signs were normal. The symphysis-fundal height was 34 centimeters. The patient was admitted for termination after dexamethasone. Her hematocrit was 36.2%, WBC, 7300/ cubic...
Results. Fundal height growth curve of the underweight was derived from 1,486 measurements (208 women) and the overweight and obese curve was derived from 1,281 measurements (169 women). The 50th percentile line of the underweight was 0.1–0.4cm below the normal weight at weeks 23–31 and ...
Surprisingly, she came late by herself at 34 weeks of gestation. On examination, she was of average body build. Her vital signs were normal. The symphysis-fundal height was 34 centimeters. The patient was admitted for termination after dexamethasone. Her hematocrit was 36.2%, WBC, 7300/ cubic...
Although ultrasound has a slightly higher sensitivity, neither clinical examination using fundal height measurements nor 3rd trimester ultrasound examinations are effective at detecting SGA or LGA fetuses.doi:10.3109/01443615.2011.567343Hargreaves, K.
Dating gestational age by last menstrual period, symphysis- fundal height, and ultrasound in urban Pakistan. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2010;110(3):231-4.Jehan I, Zaidi S, Rizvi S, Mobeen N, McClure EM, Munoz B et al. Dating gestational age by last menstrual period, symphysis-fundal height...