Yes, fundal height is checked from the pubic bone to the top of your uterus, but please don't try to calculate it yourself. Gynacs use a proper measuring tape and know exactly where the uterus ends. Just ask your doc during your next scan, they will explain the cms to you.
I know we get so curious and want to check everything ourselves to make sure our baby is okay. But fundal height can be tricky to find on your own depending on how baby is lying. Trust your doctor's measurements and just enjoy feeling those sweet kicks instead!
Trust me, don't waste your energy trying to figure out where your pubic bone and uterus end, u will just get a headache. I tried doing it with a tailor's tape once and panicked because my math was totally off. Save your sleep and let the doctor do the measuring lol!
Honestly, I would suggest not trying to measure it yourself at home. Because of my PCOS, I was always anxious about baby's growth, but my doctor told me only a trained nurse or gynac can measure fundal height accurately with a tape. Let them do it during your regular checkups for peace of mind.
My gynac used to measure my fundal height at every appointment to check if baby was growing fine. Even after my C-section, they kept checking my tummy to see if the uterus was shrinking back. It is best to leave this measurement to the medical staff.
I was actually wondering about this too! My mother-in-law was saying in their time they used to feel the stomach to guess the month. Does the doctor start measuring it from the second trimester or third?
I am in my 3rd trimester now and honestly, I can't even see my own feet, let alone try to measure my fundal height! My gynac does it during visits while I just lie there and breathe. Save yourself the struggle and let the professionals handle the tape!
Beta, don't worry about checking fundal height on your own. Your doctor will do it at every prenatal visit using a proper tape, and they also check through ultrasounds. You just focus on eating well, sleeping, and staying happy.
It's natural to want to know how our little one is growing inside. God has designed our bodies beautifully, and the doctor will check the fundal height correctly during your checkups. Keep chanting or praying to stay calm, and leave the technical stuff to your gynac.
I completely understand the urge to track everything, I used to be so anxious and Googled how to check fundal height daily. But doing it at home usually gives wrong numbers and causes unnecessary panic. Your gynac is the best person to measure it safely.
