https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 08:46:44 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276944 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 08:31:26 +0000 KayKay 2276944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's just an easy/cheap/Un-invasive way to make sure you are growing. While not exact for everyone, it's overall a decent indicator and can be followed up on if it may indicate something adverse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276931 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 07:46:08 +0000 winniebee 2276931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measured small in the end and the babies came at 38 weeks. I don't think fundal height has to do with when the babies will come...more to do with the babies' size, but even that's an imperfect science because everyone carries differently. My friend always measured 2-3 weeks behind and had very average sized babies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276912 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 07:01:24 +0000 mfa_lady 2276912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to get a growth scan at 36 weeks because I was measuring consistently small from about 30 weeks on. Scan showed everything was fine, and DD was born at 39+6 weighing 7lbs 13oz. Haha! I think fundal height is one of the least reliable measurements. So much depends on baby's position! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276899 Sun, 30 Aug 2015 06:24:26 +0000 travelgirl1 2276899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: He would have been later if it was up to him. Not a single contraction and head wasn't engaged. First thing the OB said when she saw the size of his head: "you should be so glad you had this c-section!" :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276865 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 22:45:58 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2276865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@travelgirl1: your second was 10 days late?? Oh my!!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276837 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:29:36 +0000 travelgirl1 2276837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was right on track with DD and had a 7lb 13oz baby at 40+1. I measured a week ahead with my second, until the last week when I was on track. But he was huge at over 10lb and ten days late. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276834 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 21:17:32 +0000 Ms. RV 2276834@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measures right on track, but then stalled at 37 weeks. I measures 37 weeks even while in labor at 39+6. LO was 7 lbs 2 oz. One of the OBs in my practice told me they don't worry unless it is like 4 weeks off or goes down significantly before 37 weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276763 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 16:33:19 +0000 MrsADS 2276763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measured consistently behind, by at least 1-2 weeks but as much as 3 or 4. I did have several growth ultrasounds. I'm very tall, babe was extremely low and engaged down in my pelvis really early, which my OB basically said was the reason for measuring behind. LO was born at 39w6d weighing 7 lb 9 oz. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276753 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:54:06 +0000 FaithFertility 2276753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measured ahead and was 3 days over due with a n 8lb 7oz babe </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276745 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:45:21 +0000 sapphire 2276745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measured ahead unti about 36 weeks but growth ultrasound was fine and my LO was perfectly average sized. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276743 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:38:15 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2276743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measured about 2 weeks ahead towards the end of my pregnancy do they requested an ultrasound. Turns out I had some extra fluid but I ended up delivering at 41+3 and DS was 7 lb 15 oz. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276696 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 13:41:45 +0000 Mae 2276696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never thought about it... but I guess so? I measured a little small in my 3rd trimester. Like 1-2 weeks behind throughout. And my LO was late (induced at 41+1). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276674 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:56:52 +0000 erinpye 2276674@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the point is mostly to make sure you're progressing and growing appropriately, for your own body. I was always right on or a little under, but not wildly high or low, and growing each time. My OB checked it regularly, and it only became an issue when at 40w 6d it had gone down. That's how they determined low fluid (u/s confirmed their suspicion) and decided to induce. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276640 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:58:35 +0000 lilteacherbee 2276640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measured 1-2 weeks behind at the end and my LO was born at 39 weeks and 8lb 3oz, so not small! He was a c-section, but I didn't have any signs of labor prior to surgery.</p> <p>My BFF just measured 3 weeks ahead at 34 weeks, so they did an ultrasound at 35 weeks and baby was 6lb 2oz, so not huge!</p> <p>Yep, basically means nothing in relation to baby's size! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276623 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 11:09:50 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2276623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sounds like fundal height means jack crap! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276599 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 10:27:18 +0000 MrsSRS 2276599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measured about two weeks ahead my second pregnancy and she was born at 40 and 3 and nine pounds even. We expected her to be big! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276557 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:10:16 +0000 MamaBehr 2276557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always measured ahead (at least two weeks). DD, at 40 weeks 6 days was 9lbs 6oz, DS#1 at 37 weeks 1 day was 7lbs 13 oz, DS#2 at 39 weeks was 9lbs 3oz! So, measuring big sure meant I had big babies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276544 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 08:34:48 +0000 MsMini 2276544@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measure 4 weeks ahead with both 😱 Both were born at 38 + 4 gestation, DS was 7 lbs 13 oz and DD was 10 lbs! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276512 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:42:23 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2276512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I measured ahead with both and had bigger babies at 40w0d and 39w4d. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276511 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:36:46 +0000 Somebunny 2276511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>During my last pregnancy I consistently measured 1-2 weeks ahead. DD was born at 39 weeks. 8lbs 1oz. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276509 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:32:41 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2276509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was always a bit behind, and K was 7lbs5oz when she was born. I'm measuring 35 at 37 weeks this time, but no clue how big he is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276480 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 05:49:01 +0000 mrsrugbee 2276480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My fundal height was always on track with DD and she was induced the day after her due date - 7lb even. DS has been measuring 2-4 weeks behind because of position &amp; I'm 38+5 weeks pregnant with him now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276460 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 03:34:15 +0000 Tidybee 2276460@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My fundal height with both babies was always exactly the week I was, but there was an almost 2 pound difference in my girls. Both were born on their due date. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276451 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 02:41:02 +0000 Ree723 2276451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mine were always way off. With DD1, I was always measuring 2-3 weeks behind, going up to 4 weeks behind by the last month. I never had any ultrasounds as the midwives weren't concerned, and sure enough, DD arrived on her due date at a perfectly respectable 7 lbs 6 oz. DD2 had me consistently 2 weeks behind and she arrived the day after her due date at 8 lbs 2 oz.</p> <p>Also, I'm 5'8 but have a very short torso, so technically I should have popped out a lot more, but I guess my babies just burrowed in tightly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276449 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 02:33:18 +0000 getjazzy 2276449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and first pregnancy I gained 20lbs, second 23lbs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276447 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 02:32:38 +0000 getjazzy 2276447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With my son I measured 2-3 weeks ahead the whole time from the 2nd trimester on. Baby was born at 41+2 at 8lbs 5oz. </p> <p>Baby #2, I measured right on target, never bigger. She as also born on 41+2 and weighed 9lbs 1oz. I was expecting her to be smaller based on my measurements and the fact that she was a girl... NOPE lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276445 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 02:31:10 +0000 BSB 2276445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have heard of fundal height on HB but my OB has never mentioned what mine was. I am having twins. Not sure if that is a factor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276439 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:40:42 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2276439@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrsjyw: oooh interesting!</p> <p>I'm up 23 lbs and also 5'7.....my second was 10 days early and she was 8 lbs 9 ounces. This baby is probably just a chunker :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276436 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:34:22 +0000 mrsjyw 2276436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fundal height never meant anything for me. I am 5'7" and gained 40 the first time, 33 the second. Both times I measured 1-2 wks behind and overall my belly was ways small/carried small but had 8+ lb'ers both times. And the second time he was two wks early and still 8 lbs!</p> <p>I don't think fundal height is a good indicator of baby size either way! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/fundal-height#post-2276434 Sat, 29 Aug 2015 00:22:11 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2276434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am 36 weeks and baby has been measuring pretty far ahead since the beginning of the third trimester. My last ultrasound--2 weeks ago--she was measuring almost 37 weeks.</p> <p>Today, my OB measured my fundal height for the first time and I'm measuring 37.5. She said it's good that I'm measuring big like the baby.</p> <p>I'm curious though, did your fundal height line up with when you delivered? If you or your baby measured ahead, did they come early? I'm worried that if this baby comes late, she'll be huge! ;)</p> <p>I had such frequent ultrasounds with my previous pregnancies that I don't know if I ever had my fundal height measured.</p> <p>Just curious if it means anything! </p>