https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 21 May 2026 05:50:40 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841995 Mon, 27 Aug 2018 11:18:05 +0000 Mrsbells 2841995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone I feel much better about it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841782 Sun, 26 Aug 2018 02:09:02 +0000 MsMini 2841782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, not the same but my fundal height measured quite a bit ahead (like 5+ cm ahead) from 20 weeks on with all 3 of my pregnancies. I had an average baby, followed by a 10 lb giant baby, followed by a smaller than average baby. All born at the same estimated gestation, with average amniotic fluid pockets at my last ultrasound. Honestly no explanation at all! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841726 Sat, 25 Aug 2018 11:16:47 +0000 MrsADS 2841726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee yeah I was so on the fence about being induced. My OB was very must like - it is totally up to you but I think you'll have a smooth labor. In the end, I'm REALLY glad I did (I didn't even need pitocin). One of the reasons I got induced was to make sure I would have time to get an epidural and LOL - that didn't happen. But if I were to have another kid, I would do the same (that is hopefully not happening!). </p> <p>OP sorry to thread jack! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841640 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:59:57 +0000 periwinklebee 2841640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsADS: Crazy! Good call on the induction! My first labor was so fast - which was great for a first labor, but if we have another I know I'm going to be a bit worried about the side of the road scenario :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841633 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:11:24 +0000 MrsADS 2841633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee my first, I went into spontaneous labor after my water broke at 39w. My water broke about 7am, I got to the hospital about 9am (I was checked then and I was 4cm), got an epidural about 11, baby born at 1pm after about 10 minutes of pushing (with epidural - couldn't feel anything). So 6 hours of labor (really more like 4 of "real labor", 6 from when my water broke).</p> <p>Because of that and my childcare situation (had to have my mom fly in to watch my 2yo), I decided to be electively induced for baby #2 (my cervix was really favorable - would not have done it otherwise). Anyway, they put in Cervidil about 10pm, planning to start pitocin about 4am to kick things into gear. I had some crampy contractions, was starting to get painful around 1:30am, but the nurse said I was still only 2cm at that point so I didn't get an epidural. I walked the halls for about 30 minutes. My water broke at 2:30am, from 2:30am-3:30am I was in screaming agony pain. The anesthesiologist came in to give me the epi at 3:30 and while he was putting it in, I started pushing. They laid me back down and baby came out in about 2 pushes at 3:35 am. I was numb after the delivery (big help, lol) and the baby was delivered by my nurse - the OB didn't make it in time. :shocked: So I'm not sure how to count the length of the labor - only an hour from when my water to broke to baby, but I think the "labor" probably started an hour or two before that. Either way, I'm really glad I decided to be induced bc if this had happened to me at home, I'm afraid baby would have been born on the side of the road or in my bathroom at home or something... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841630 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 15:01:48 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2841630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was. I carried low, but on top of that it turned out my LO really was small. I guess all babies are different because based on previous experience we weren't expecting that. ETA: So far she is healthy, just smaller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841618 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:03:57 +0000 periwinklebee 2841618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsADS: This was me - us tech remarked multiple times that LO was super low, and he came blasting out in two pushes after a short labor. Not to threadjack, but how much shorter was your second labor than your first? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841615 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:00:26 +0000 mfa_lady 2841615@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Nothing you haven't heard already, but I was consistently behind in fundal height with my oldest. It was totally due to her positioning and my body shape. I had to have an US at 36 weeks to check on her growth, and she was born 7lb 13oz at 39+6. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841614 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 14:00:02 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2841614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Like others have said, it’s typically no cause for concern. My fundal height went down 3 cm from one week to the next which made my doc pause, but a quick ultrasound and NST showed all was well. I think they more use it as a benchmark within an individual pregnancy? Since I was behind and then shrunk from one week to the next, my doc wanted to check fluid levels, hence the ultrasound. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841613 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:57:13 +0000 Mrsbells 2841613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsADS: ah ok yeah my babies are always quite low in my pelvis as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841612 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:56:54 +0000 Sams Mom 2841612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: O, I had extra fluid on top of other issues so I had weekly BPP/non stress ultrasounds until delivery; but the fact that you weren't whisked away to Ultrasound makes it seem like you're not at any major risk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841610 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:54:43 +0000 MrsADS 2841610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsbells I'm also tall, 5'9'' and long slender body type. I measured behind with both my kids and had growth u/s with both to check - they were fine. Both of my kids were SUPER low in my pelvis from very early on (and came blasting out with super fast labors too - lol). I did have borderline low fluid with my 2nd toward the end, though, so I got a bunch of extra u/s to check. Anyway, both kids were fine (7 lb 9 oz and 7 lb 6 oz, respectively). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841609 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:51:36 +0000 Mrsbells 2841609@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: haha so true its 2018 for goodness sake! Considering all our different body types and the way we carry I'm surprised the fundal height system is still used</p> <p>@periwinklebee: @Sams Mom: thanks thats good to know the measurement is off for othet people too </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841602 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:31:16 +0000 DesertDreams88 2841602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hahahaha agree @pachamama: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841596 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 13:18:23 +0000 pachamama 2841596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok can I just say how weird it is that freaking CENTIMETERS on a measuring tape can allegedly measure your baby's size development accurately?!! Like how is that a thing?! 🤷😊 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841589 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:48:55 +0000 periwinklebee 2841589@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I had a few growth scans to check and everything was always fine. Baby was a little on the smaller side, but nothing dramatic at all. I was actually glad he was not a big baby because I went to 41+ weeks! Exact same thing happened recently to a friend - her baby was also just a bit smaller than normal but not that much! I think they just like to be safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841588 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:41:36 +0000 Sams Mom 2841588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was the opposite direction of you, measuring 5+weeks ahead starting at 32 weeks, but I was sent for an ultrasound as soon as my OB helped me sit up. The fact that you weren't sent for an ultrasound immediately is probably a good sign. I am tall too (just over 6') and I was surprised that I was measuring that far ahead when I had been right on track. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841583 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 12:00:36 +0000 Mrsbells 2841583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: yes I am 5ft 11 with a long torso! She did mention that my height can sometimes play a role in it too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841582 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:56:44 +0000 Truth Bombs 2841582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: Are you tall? I always measured behind and my doctor told me it was likely because I had a long torso so baby had plenty of room without my belly having to stick out too much. My husband's sister is really short and she always measure ahead because baby had nowhere to go but out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841581 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 11:56:14 +0000 MrsBucky 2841581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsbells: me too! My fundal hasn’t changed in 3 weeks (im 36 weeks now) and so they are doing a growth scan at my next appointment just to be sure, but they obviously aren’t super worried since it was over a week away (I went in on Wednesday, my next appointment is a week from today) they are assuming that baby has moved into my pelvis but better to be sure I guess. They said as long as baby is moving around it’s almost surely nothing to worry about, but I am worried about IUGR too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841521 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:10:32 +0000 Mrsbells 2841521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@muffinsmuffins: yes it is easier said than done but your responses are helping me put my mind at ease! Cant wait for the ultrasound next week! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841516 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:01:40 +0000 muffinsmuffins 2841516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had the opposite with DS measuring 2-3 weeks ahead in fundal height. After a few weeks where that kept happening they sent us for an ultrasound which showed more fluid but there was never any reason for it and DS was perfectly healthy although born early. I agree with PP that it’s a pretty inaccurate tool so I would take comfort in your Doctors thoughts...easier said than done I know! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841513 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:48:07 +0000 Mrsbells 2841513@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LBee: yeah I felt like my belly can be drastically bigger or smaller depending on even just the time of day! She said she wasn't overly concerned but I couldn't help worrying. Thanks your post is reassuring </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841511 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:42:25 +0000 LBee 2841511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know tons of people (myself included) who experienced this. Not trying to diminish your concerns, but more say that in my anecdotal experience it's usually no cause for concern. According to my OBGYN, the fundal height measurement is incredibly antiquated and can be impacted by so many things (hydration, baby position). I measured as much as 5+ cms behind with my LO2. She was perfectly fine and actually bigger than LO1 who I measured normal. It was just a position issue with LO2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-behind-on-fundal-height#post-2841509 Fri, 24 Aug 2018 07:37:23 +0000 Mrsbells 2841509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone experienced this? At my last visit I was 3cm behind. My OB requested I go in for an ultrasound next week just be sure everything is ok. She wasn't overly concerned and said that's why she was ok waiting a week but now I cant help but be worried especially since I had low fluid with my 1st. Any experiences with this?<br /> One of the reasons she gave for this is that i might be carrying lower since this is my third </p>