Fundus is the medical
term for the upper portion of the uterus between the fallopian
tubes. Fundal height is measured using a tape measure and
measuring from the top of your pubic bone to the top of your
fundus. Fundal height is measured in centimeters and should
closely match your baby's gestational age. So, for example,
if you're 24 weeks pregnant, your fundal height should be
24 centimeters.
Fundal
height can vary from person to person and it is not an exact
measurement. As you approach late pregnancy, fundal height
will become less accurate.
Please
remember that fundal height is only one factor in assessing
fetal development.