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What Does Fundal Height Of 33.5 Cm At 36th Week During Pregnancy Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 26 Sep 2014

Question: I'm 36 weeks pregnant. My last measurements are 33.5 cm and 36 weeks. 33cm at 34+4, 30cm at 31 weeks, 28cm at 28 weeks, 22cm at 24 weeks. I'm a bit worried as I'm measuring a bit behind. My blood pressure is 100/60, baby is cephalic 3/5, and heart beat 140bpm. Could this be IGUR ?baby is active, I'm 5 foot 7 and quite slim. Midwife keeps saying I've got strong stomach muscles

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
UPLOAD ULTRASOUND AND OTHER TEST REPORTS.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

Kindly, upload your latest ultrasound scan and other test reports to assist you better and give proper guideline.

Waiting for your earliest response.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (5 minutes later)

I only had ultrasound at 20 weeks. I don't have these to hand. I was told everything was fine then. The only info i have is what the midwife writes down on my notes and this is what i have written above. I don't have any more info to add. My blood pressure has stayed almost the same throughout and the heart beat has been similar also as mentioned above

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
NORMAL MEASUREMENT. DO ONE USG.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your response.

Fundal height (Pubic Symphysis to uterine fundus) would be 34 +/- 1.1 cm at 36th week of gestational age. Your last measurement 33.5 cm at 36th week is NORMAL and fetal heart rate (140 beats/ min) is quite good.

I suggest you to undergo one ultrasound scan to reveal detailed picture of fetal well being along with growth and development. Clinical assessment doesn't give you 100% fruitful result regarding IUGR. You must undergo needful investigation. Kindly, consult with your obstetrician regarding this.

Take healthy diet with added protein, drink more water to stay hydrated, take adequate rest in left lateral position and do periodic check up.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.

Wish your good health and successful motherhood.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (21 minutes later)

One last question. I thought if you were 36 weeks you should measure within 2cm. So between 34-38. My measurement was slightly below this at 33.5

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NORMAL RANGE IS 33-35 cm AT 36th WEEK.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your response.

I have already mentioned that STANDARD measurement of fundal height at 36th week is 34 +/- 1.1 cm i.e 33 to 35 cm. You have 33.5 cm at this stage and it is within NORMAL range. You have NOTHING to worry about that.

Hope, I have cleared your doubt. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (25 minutes later)

I'm due on the 6th oct, so I'm 36 weeks pregnant buy from what you say this would mean I'm into the 37th week. So i am a little behind

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
NEED EXACT INFORMATION.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for your information.

When (exact date) did your midwife measure your fundal height last?

It helps me to calculate exact value according to gestational age.

Waiting for your response.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar