Infinitive. to measure
Past. measured
Past participle. measured
Gerund. measuring
Clinical estimations of fetal weight are based on feeling the uterus and measuring the height of the fundus of the uterus.
Done to: the height of the fundus of the uterus
Typically the threshold for diagnosing macrosomia is a body weight between 4,000 and 4,500 grams (8 lb 13 oz and 9 lb 15 oz), or more, measured at birth, but there are difficulties reaching a universal agreement of this definition.
Done to: body weight
At time: at birth
Fundal height can be measured from the top of the uterus to the pubic bone and indicates that the newborn is likely large in volume.
Done to: Fundal height
Clinical methods for estimating fetal weight involve measuring the mother's symphysis-fundal height and performing Leopold's maneuvers, which can help with determining the fetus's position in utero in addition to size.
Done to: symphysis-fundal height
New methods are being studied for their accuracy in predicting fetal weight, such as measuring fetal soft tissue, but more research needs to be done to find a consistent, reliable method.
Done to: fetal soft tissue