When do they start to measure your bump? - Page 2

jenmcn1 · Feb 28th, 2012, 15:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrsctobe

isnt that why they feel your bump?

They feel your bump to check where the uterus has grown up to, and as you get further along in your pregnancy it's used to check the position of the baby ie. head down etc.
Feeling the bump won't determine how many cm it's measuring, so thats why they measure it.

Mrsctobe · Feb 28th, 2012, 15:49 PM

well suppose feeling the bump is accurate and usefull otherwise they wouldnt do it.
they didnt even measure me with my other two.

bees · Feb 28th, 2012, 15:50 PM

My OB started at 20 weeks last time I believe. She used a tape measure and also felt for my uterus.

Sunshine12 · Feb 28th, 2012, 15:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrsctobe

isnt that why they feel your bump?

What do you mean? Not sure what you are asking sorry. x

Mrsctobe · Feb 28th, 2012, 15:54 PM

Ive been having my belly felt since 16weeks

Sunshine12 · Feb 28th, 2012, 15:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrsctobe

well suppose feeling the bump is accurate and usefull otherwise they wouldnt do it.
they didnt even measure me with my other two.

They cant measure your accurate fundal height by touching your bump. Thats why they measure it with a tape measure so no its not accurate by feel alone.

Mrsctobe · Feb 28th, 2012, 15:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunshine12

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Originally Posted by Mrsctobe

isnt that why they feel your bump?

What do you mean? Not sure what you are asking sorry. x

They feel your belly to see baby/uterus is growing.
can they tell where baby is lying?

likeaustralia · Feb 28th, 2012, 15:56 PM

I started getting measured at 12 weeks; I was 12cm. At 16 weeks, I was 17cm. They say you should be approximately the same # of centimeters as weeks. It's the measurement from your public bone to the top of your uterus.

steph3883 · Feb 28th, 2012, 16:00 PM

I was measured the first time at 20 weeks and was just over 20 cm. Doctor said it is usually a cm per week. She first felt to see where the top of my uterus was and then measured with a tape measure.

Mrsctobe · Feb 28th, 2012, 16:09 PM

Can you ask them measure at 26weeks? im sure if uterus wasnt growing as normal they would know from feeling tummy and scans

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likeaustralia Trying to conceive (TTC) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 1,060	I started getting measured at 12 weeks; I was 12cm. At 16 weeks, I was 17cm. They say you should be approximately the same # of centimeters as weeks. It's the measurement from your public bone to the top of your uterus.

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steph3883 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 71	I was measured the first time at 20 weeks and was just over 20 cm. Doctor said it is usually a cm per week. She first felt to see where the top of my uterus was and then measured with a tape measure.

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Mrsctobe Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Uk Posts: 6,554	Can you ask them measure at 26weeks? im sure if uterus wasnt growing as normal they would know from feeling tummy and scans

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