Patient's question:
I am currently 34 weeks pregnant. The ultrasound results showed normal. During the doctor's measurement, the fundal height was 22 cm, and the abdominal circumference was 104 cm. Which is more accurate: the fundal height or the abdominal circumference?Doctor's answer:
Ultrasound examination is more accurate. Fundal height and abdominal circumference are traditional methods. That was before ultrasound, there was only measurement. Now, with medical advancements, ultrasound is more accurate. Abdominal circumference is very closely related to the size of the fetus. During the early and middle stages of pregnancy, there are certain standards for monthly growth. How much the fetus grows each week needs to be understood. Moreover, in the later stages, by measuring fundal height and abdominal circumference, the weight of the fetus can be estimated. Therefore, during prenatal check-ups, fundal height and abdominal circumference should be measured each time to assess the fetus's development inside the womb.