WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Fundal Height Measurments

Re: Fundal Height Measurments

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Jan 1998 17:16:50 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 30 Jan 1998, Anne wrote: >
>Dear Doctors,
>
>Greetings! Thought you would all like to know that it is the end of
>January in Illinois and it is 60 degrees outside! Amazing!
>Well now for my question: What is the EXACT position of the tape for
>measuring the height of the uterus. I thought it was the pubic bones
>and the top of where you feel the uterus but I am not sure.

You're right. But remember, there is normal variation between people. The trick is to be consistent within yourself.

>My sweet
>husband has been commenting about how enormous I have become in the last
>month or so- splendid isn't he :) I Am at 22 weeks and have lost 6
>pounds and gained back about 1 1/2 so far. So I know I am not
>Fat...only at 122lbs now...
>Also was wondering if the measurement would be more accurate after
>orgasm?? :)

Who the heck has the time and inclination to do it after an orgasm? You may have too much free time.

>Got out the old sewing tape measure last night and measured
>a 25 cm...hee hee. But seriously was wondering if I was doing it right.
>Had a big baby the first time and was wondering if this could be the
>starting of another big bun in the oven.

Possible. Very possible.

>Appreciate all the comments-thanks

Anne,

Have a great weekend.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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