Uterine size by week of pregnancy

The height of the bottom of the uterus is an important criterion in assessing the development of pregnancy. Curiously, according to the averaged data, in a woman of reproductive age, the size of the uterus is 7-8 cm, and in pregnancy at the latest terms, it increases to 35-38 cm.

The smallest changes are quite an informative indicator of fetal development. Therefore, during the entire pregnancy, the gynecologist closely follows the dynamics of the growth of the uterine fundus.

Up to 12 weeks, this can be done only with the help of vaginal examination. Then through the anterior abdominal wall. The distance from the pubic symphysis (lonnoy articulation) to the highest point of the uterus is measured.

The size of the uterus during pregnancy

In order to protect yourself from unnecessary excitement, it is useful to know the existing norms of the height of the bottom of the uterus.

Inconsistency of the size of the uterus during pregnancy

The size of the uterus may deviate from the averaged indicators, but not more than 1 to 2 weeks.

The size of the uterus may be less than the gestational age if the mother has a small fetus or too wide a basin. Also, the reason may lie in the lack of amniotic fluid.

But at the same time, the low height of the uterine fundus may indicate a delay in fetal development, which can lead to the death of the child.

If the size of the uterus is longer than the gestation period, then it may be a large fruit or excessive volume of amniotic fluid. The excess amount of amniotic fluid can be an alarming symptom of the presence of infections in the fetus, as well as certain malformations of internal organs.

In any case, the deviation from the normal size of the uterus requires increased attention. As a rule, a pregnant woman is referred for ultrasound, a blood test is made for infections. Particular attention is paid to the study of amniotic fluid. It also requires consultation with a geneticist. Timely detection of discrepancy of uterine size by weeks of pregnancy will help to identify the cause and take measures to preserve the life of the fetus and the health of the mother.