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2.11 Fundal height measurement: contraindications 21:

Chapter 2 – Fetal growth surveillance in low-risk pregnancies 2.11 Fundal height measurement: contraindications 21:
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Fundal height measurements are inappropriate and should be replaced by serial scans for mothers with:

  • high BMI (≥35)
  • multiple or large uterine fibroid(s) 
  • polyhydramnios
  • multiple pregnancy

NB: For mothers receiving serial scans, SFH measurements are not required and not advised as they may add confusion to the interpretation. 

21. Morse K, Williams A, Gardosi J. Fetal growth screening by fundal height measurement.
Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2009; 23:809–818

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