Can the size of the baby in the womb affect delivery?

A large baby might not fit through the birth canal causing a long and difficult birthing process, which may result in injuries to the baby or require a c-section (10). Similarly, a small baby may also experience delivery complications, such as insufficient oxygen and blood flow (11).

Is it possible for a baby to be larger or smaller than average in the womb?

A baby’s size is determined by several factors, including gestational growth, hereditary, (such as the parents’ height and maternal weight) and nutrition during pregnancy (10) (11).

What is fundal height measurement, and how is it used to determine the size of the baby in the womb?

Fundal height is the measurement of the distance from the pubic bone to the uterus’s top, which can vary from person to person. A smaller fundal height than normal indicates slow fetal growth and low amniotic fluid levels, while a larger than expected indicates a large baby with or without adequate amniotic fluid. However, both conditions require medical observation (12).