Fundal height check

The height examination of the fundus is to check whether the uterus is normal or not by calculating the distance between the body and the body marks, such as the pubic symphysis, umbilical cord and xiphoid. The pregnant woman lies flat on the examination table, and the doctor uses a soft ruler to measure the length from the lower abdomen pubic symphysis to the uterine fundus. Do not wear corsets or tight clothing before inspection. Basic Information Specialist classification: maternity inspection inspection classification: other inspection Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Analysis results: Below normal: The low height of the fundus indicates that the fetal growth in the uterus is slow. Normal value: 20 weeks: 15.3-21.4cm 24 weeks full: 22-25.1cm 28 weeks full: 22.4-29cm Full 32 weeks: 25.3-32.0cm 36 weeks: 29.8-34.5cm Above normal: High altitude at the end of the palace indicates that the fetus grows too fast. negative: Positive: Tips: Do not wear corsets or tight clothes. Normal value Week of pregnancy, hand-measured palace height, ruler height, unit cm 12 weeks of pubic symphysis 2 - 3 horizontal fingers 16 weeks between umbilical Over 20 weeks, the next horizontal finger of the umbilicus 18 (15.3 - 21.4) 24 weeks, two horizontal fingers on the umbilicus 24 (22-25.1) Over 28 weeks, three horizontal fingers on the umbilicus 26 (22.4-29) Over 32 weeks between umbilical swords 29 (25.3 - 32.0) Over 36 weeks, the second half of the xiphoid refers to 32 (29.8-34.5) Over 40 weeks between the navels 33 Clinical significance Abnormal results: the height of the fundus can determine whether the size of the fetus is deformed. The height of the fundus is too high or the height of the fundus is too low. People who need to be examined: women during pregnancy. Low results may be diseases: high fetal growth limit results may be disease: huge fetus considerations Before the inspection: Do not wear a tight-fitting or tight-fitting dress When checking: Relax your body and actively cooperate with your doctor. Inspection process The pregnant woman lies flat on the examination table, and the doctor uses a soft ruler to measure the length from the lower abdomen pubic symphysis to the uterine fundus. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: no Adverse reactions and risks Nothing.

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