Between 24 and 36 weeks, the symphysis-fundal height in centimetres approximately equals the gestational age in weeks. What height is expected at 36 weeks?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. About 36 cm
- Step 1: The fundal height in cm approximates the weeks after 24 weeks.
- Step 2: At 36 weeks the expected height is about 36 cm.
Answer
About 36 cm.
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