Patient's question:
Doctor, I am a pregnant woman, 29 years old. I also had an ultrasound examination and various physical examinations at that time. What is the meaning of a high-lying placenta?Doctor's answer:
Generally, there is no concept of a "high position of the uterus." Usually, the uterus has three positions: anterior, midline, and posterior. These positions do not affect the supply to the fetus, so there is no need to worry too much. If you are referring to the height of the uterus, it refers to the length from the pubic symphysis at the lower abdomen to the fundus of the uterus. It is one of the data used to estimate the size of the uterus. As the pregnancy progresses, the uterus adapts to the growth and development of the fetus, and its size decreases accordingly. By measuring the fundal height and abdominal circumference, one can initially determine the gestational age and indirectly understand the growth and development status of the fetus, which may help estimate the fetal weight.