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At 20 weeks during a 3rd pregnancy, where is the top of the uterus usually located in relation to the belly button with a singleton pregnancy?

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Dr. Cynthia Frazier
Dr. Cynthia Frazieranswered
Gynecology 40 years experience
At 20 weeks: the uterus should be at the level of the belly button. This is measured with the patient reclining and relaxed by the obstetrician.This cannot be accurately measured while standing or by the patient herself ( even if she is an obstetrician-personal experience with this!).
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Dr. Cynthia Frazier
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Gynecology 40 years experience
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This can vary for many reasons.
Jul 27, 2015

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