How Accurate Are Fundal Height Measurements?

Why they're done, and what they can—and can't—tell you

It’s been a few years, but when I think back on my doctor’s visits during pregnancy, the most vivid memories I have are of lying on the table and having my stomach measured. There was something so simple and physical about the idea that you’d just use a regular measuring tape, and somehow that would speak volumes. Having said that, I was never entirely …