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Re: why would fundal height not increase at full term??

From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 08:50:06 -0600 (CST)

You are right, fundal height decrease is normal for the later stages of the third trimester. The reason is the descent of the fetus into the pelvic canal.

At Sat, 30 Nov 2002, Lori wrote: >I am 3 days overdue and my fundal height is measuring 36cm. I read this
>on my chart. What would cause this not to increase with the weeks? I am
>assuming this is quite normal for last trimester.
>Lori

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