Your doctor can chart fundal height over time to make sure you're gaining weight and your baby is growing consistently. Fundal height helps to show how large your baby is (fetal growth) because your bun in the oven is making that belly bump after all!

What is a fundal height and why is it an important measurement during pregnancy?

A fundal height measurement is typically done to determine if a baby is small for its gestational age. The measurement is generally defined as the distance in centimeters from the pubic bone to the top of the uterus.

Does fundal height indicate baby Size?

But does fundal height indicate baby size only? Nope! The fundal height measurement also provides your doctor with a way to track your baby's position, and the amount of amniotic fluid there is in your uterus.