State 6 reasons for fundal height being greater than the weeks of amenorrhea?
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Apr 23
1. Multiple gestation: Fundal height may be greater than expected if a woman is carrying more than one baby.
2. Polyhydramnios: Excessive amniotic fluid can cause the uterus to measure larger than expected for the number of weeks of pregnancy.
3. Fetal macrosomia: A larger-than-average baby can cause the fundal height to be greater than expected for the gestational age.
4. Uterine fibroids: Non-cancerous growths in the uterus can distort its shape and size, leading to an increased fundal height.
5. Maternal obesity: Excess maternal weight can make it more difficult to accurately measure fundal height, leading to a discrepancy between the measurement and the weeks of pregnancy.
6. Inaccurate measurement technique: Improper technique or inconsistencies in measuring fundal height can result in a measurement that is greater than expected for the gestational age.
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Apr 23
1. Macrosomia: A large baby with excessive growth can lead to an increased fundal height. 2. Multiple gestation: Carrying twins or more can result in a larger uterus and a higher fundal height than expected. 3. Uterine fibroids or other uterine anomalies: Benign growths or abnormal uterine shapes can contribute to a distended uterus and elevate the fundal height. 4. Polyhydramnios: An excessive amount of amniotic fluid can cause the uterus to expand more, leading to a higher fundal height measurement. 5. Maternal obesity: Excess maternal weight can lead to an increased abdominal girth and displacement of the uterus upward, resulting in a greater fundal height. 6. Measurement error: Incorrect measurement techniques or improper positioning during the examination can overestimate the fundal height.