I'm getting closer to my due date and want to understand my baby's growth. How do doctors or midwives typically measure the pregnancy bump to track the baby's development?
I used to panic looking at other women's big bumps while mine was tiny, but then realized every body is different. Your doctor will measure the fundal height correctly during scans, so don't stress over tape measurements at home.
Haha, my bump measurement mostly depends on how much chole bhature I had for lunch! On a serious note, the actual baby growth is measured through ultrasounds, so don't get obsessed with tape measurements.
At my hospital, the nurse used to measure fundal height during every checkup and note it on the card. If you are curious about your bump size, just ask your gynac to explain the chart next time.
Measuring at home with a tape will only give you anxiety, trust me! Leave the tape for clothes and let your doctor do the actual measurements during checkups while you enjoy your sleep.
Don't waste time measuring your tummy with a tailor's tape at home, it's not accurate. As long as your doctor says the baby's growth and weight are on track during your scans, you are perfectly fine.
It’s such a beautiful phase watching your body change. The doctor measures it from the pubic bone to the top of the uterus, but honestly, just take weekly photos to cherish the memory!
