What Does Less Uterus Measurement During Pregnancy Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 17 May 2014

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Question : If my uterus is measuring less than in should does this indicate a problem ?

Im 28 weeks preg and my midwife measured the uterus which was 25cm, i have a growth scan soon.

I have struggled with food in the preg, no appetite , bloating , feeling nausea etc abd therefore food intake has been poor . Is it food related that im not that big?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It's normal

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thanks for your query.
You dont need to worry because this relationship is only applicable between 15 and 25 weeks.
Before and after that this relationship goes out the window.
Generally, the pregnancy is halfway (about 20 weeks) when the fundal height is palpable (felt) at the umbilicus.
For every finger’s width above your belly button the fundal height reaches, you can add a week.
Likewise, below the umbilicus, you can subtract a week.
But 25 cm in 28 weeks of pregnancy is very normal.
Take care of your self

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (7 hours later)

Thank you for that.it is fine for me to just eat what i can right ?

They did the glucose tolerance test . Pre fasting reading was 3.8 then post glucose (2 hr later), the blood result was 9.8. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (37 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You should consult with an endocrinologist

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Pre fasting result is a normal range but post glucose result is increased.
You should consult with an endocrinologist to start an appropriate diet to maintain a balanced level of glucose .
Increased levels of blood glucose can damage your baby or cause macrosomia fetale.
Take care of your self

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (5 minutes later)

The finger prick blood sugar test indof was 7 . Is that normal?

Answered by Dr. Vjollce Mbiarra (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Is normal result of your blood glucose

Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Blood sugar result-7 is a normal blood glucose range but I recommend you to make a consultation with an endocrinologist.

Take care and dont worry

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D