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A good way to estimate roughly how many weeks pregnant you are is to feel for your…
By Marley Henry · 23 January 2021
A good way to estimate roughly how many weeks pregnant you are is to feel for your fundal height.
The fundus is basically the top of your uterus and can be felt once over 12 weeks gestation as the uterus rises out of your pelvis. It might be little tricky to do on yourself but it can be felt with a bit of practice.
Once you get to full term, you will be able to feel the fundus pushing under your rib cage as space becomes limited!
To feel for the top of your fundus, first lay down. Start at the pubic bone with your hand and slowly work your way up, pressing your hand down to feel a hardness then a dip where the fundus stops. When you go to your midwife or doctor, you can observe them do it then give it a go!
Can you feel yours?
