Question

At what point of pregnancy would the uterine fundus be located between the umbilicus and the xiphoid process?
just after conception

at 3 months

at 5 months

8 months

Answer 1

Option D-8Th month.

The position of uterine fundus vary during the different months of Pregnancy.So Gestational Age can be calculated from the position Uterine Fundus.When this calculated age of pregnancy is very Low compared to The real age of Pregnancy ,It may be Indicative of Intra uterine growth Retardation.

As the days of Gestation increases,There is Ascend of the Uterine Fundus

*During 12-14 Weeks (3-4 months)Uterine Fundus will be At Pubic Symphisis.

*During 20-22 weeks(5-6 Months) Uterine fundus will be at the Level of umbilicus.

*During 36-40 weeks,(9-10 months)Uterine fundus Reaches at Xiphoid Process.

So in between (6-9 Months) Uterine Fundus Position will be between Umbilicus and Xiphoid Process of Sternum