when they measure your stomach with measuring tape what does that measure? because im almost 33 weeks on Monday but when they did it when i was 29 weeks they said i measured 33 ...

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when they measure your stomach with measuring tape what does that measure? because im almost 33 weeks on Monday but when they did it when i was 29 weeks they said i measured 33 idk what that means but they didn't say anything was wrong with it

Kendra · Answer

Fundal height. They’re making sure baby is growing on track. A good rule of thumb is for every week you are, that’s how many cm you should be measuring. Sounds like you were measuring a bit ahead, which could mean you’re either carrying high or baby might be growing quickly!

It’s also useful toward the end to determine whether or not baby has started to drop into position for birth.

A · Answer

They're measuring fundal height. They'll let you know if they're concerned.

Erika Bethune · Answer

@marielovely oh okay thank you

#1Mommy · Answer

To make sure the baby is growing still since they can’t do ultrasounds all the time..

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