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How can a doctor measure fundalheight when the patient has a small belly at 8 months for example, is the same procedure with a normal big belly?

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

Same: Measuring is the same basic procedure. If there is any question about the growth or size of the baby, we get an ultrasound.

Answered 7/17/2016

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A member asked:

How can a doctor measure fundalheight when the patient has a small belly at 8 months for example, is the same procedure with a normal big belly?

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Dr. Charles Whiting answered

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