Estimation of fetal age

Question 1

Estimate the approximate age of a fetus based on uterine fundus height.

Answer 1

○ 20 weeks- 2 fingers below umbilicus
○ 24 - level of umbilicus
○ 28 - 2 fingers above umbilicus
○ 32 - 4 fingers above umbilicus
○ 36 - 4 fingers below xiphoid
○ 37 - 3 fingers below xiphoid
○ 38 - 2 fingers below xiphoid (maximum height)
○ 39 - 3 fingers below xiphoid
○ 40 - 4 fingers below xiphoid