OBG GYN EXAMINATION

MRI Image of uterus• fundal height is the distance from the

symphysis pubis to the fundus (top portion) of the uterus.

• In a normal pregnancy, the fundal height is just above the symphysis pubis at 12 weeks' gestation, at the umbilicus at 22 weeks and at the xyphisternum at 36 weeks.

• 'lightening' sensation ‘ :The fundal height reduces after 36 weeks.

• deviation from these measurements include multiple pregnancy, multiple fibroids, intrauterine growth retardation and excess or reduced amniotic fluid volume (poly- and oligohydramnios respectively).