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At my last prenatal visit my midwife gave me a fundal height measurement of 21cm. does that mean i'm 21 weeks pregnant?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Approximately: The fundal height is an approximation of the number of weeks gestation that is closely accurate except in the morbidly obese pregnant patient.

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Due date: The fundal height should match the gestational age, height less than 4 cm is worrisome. so answer to your question is yes.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 8/3/2014

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A member asked:

At my last prenatal visit my midwife gave me a fundal height measurement of 21cm. does that mean i'm 21 weeks pregnant?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Tavarez agreed

Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

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