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Fundal height measurement is an important part of maternity nursing. By measuring the fundal height during pregnancy, we can determine how well the baby is growing and gestational age. To measure the fundal height, the patient will need to lie down on their back. You will then use a tape measure to measure from the symphysis pubis to the fundus. Fundal height is an important part of maternity nursing, and this is something nursing students might see on exams, such as the NCLEX-RN. Key Concepts about Fundal Height: The fundal height is above the symphysis pubis at 12 weeks. It is at the belly button (navel or umbilicus) at 20 weeks. At 36 weeks it measures at the xiphoid process, and then at 37-40 weeks the fundus regresses downward about 4 cm from the xiphoid process. After pregnancy (1 hour after delivery), the fundus is at the umbilicus. It will decrease 1 cm per day and be non-palpable by 10-14 days. By day 7, it will be at the symphysis pubis. Quiz: http://www.registerednursern.com/fundal-height-nclex-questions/ Notes: http://www.registerednursern.com/fundal-height-nclex-review/ Nursing Gear: https://teespring.com/stores/registerednursern Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegisteredNurseRNs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/registerednursern_com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NursesRN #maternitynursing #pregnancy #nurse #nursing #nclex Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=registerednursern Nursing School Supplies: http://www.registerednursern.com/the-ultimate-list-of-nursing-medical-supplies-and-items-a-new-nurse-student-nurse-needs-to-buy/ Popular Playlists: NCLEX Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWtwCDmLHyX2UeHofCIcgo0 Fluid & Electrolytes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWJSZ9pL8L3Q1dzdlxUzeKv Nursing Skills: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfUhd_qQYEbp0Eab3uUKhgKb Nursing School Study Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfWBO40qeDmmaMwMHJEWc9Ms Nursing School Tips & Questions" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfVQok-t1X5ZMGgQr3IMBY9M Teaching Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfUkW_DpJekN_Y0lFkVNFyVF Types of Nursing Specialties: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfW8dRD72gUFa5W7XdfoxArp Healthcare Salary Information: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfVN0vmEP59Tx2bIaB_3Qhdh New Nurse Tips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfVTqH6LIoAD2zROuzX9GXZy Nursing Career Help: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfVXjptWyvj2sx1k1587B_pj EKG Teaching Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfU-A9UTclI0tOYrNJ1N5SNt Dosage & Calculations for Nurses: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfUYdl0TZQ0Tc2-hLlXlHNXq Diabetes Health Managment: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQrdx7rRsKfXtEx17D7zC1efmWIX-iIs9
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