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Re: Fundal Height Question

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 20:20:04 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 29 Nov 2001, Julie wrote: >
>I am currently 36 weeks pregnant and for the past 4 visits I have been
>consistently measuring 1 cm behind.Does this mean that there could be a
>problem with the growth of the baby?

No. It is growing normally

Does this mean the baby is small?

>At every visit I ask the nurse practicioner and she says my measurements
>are just fine. I am just curious as to why I am always measuring
>smaller, and a bit worried about it.

That is normal. We are looking for the changes not the actual measurement. In addition to that, it is only accurate to plus or minus 2 cm.

Thank you for your help. >Julie

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