Which week of gestation is uterine fundus typically at the level of the symphysis pubis?

At 12 weeks of gestation, the uterus has typically expanded to a size where the fundus, or the top of the uterus, is at the level of the symphysis pubis. This is an important point of measurement in prenatal care because it provides a reference for assessing fetal growth and uterine development.

At this stage, the uterus is still in the early phase of its growth, having just moved out of the pelvis into the abdominal cavity. This positioning occurs around the end of the first trimester, marking a significant transition in pregnancy. By this time, many women begin to show visible signs of their pregnancy, and healthcare providers can use this measurement as part of routine examinations to monitor the progress of the gestation.

In contrast, at 8 weeks, the uterus is still relatively small and contained within the pelvic cavity, so the fundus would not yet be at the level of the symphysis pubis. By 16 weeks, the fundus rises above the symphysis pubis, typically around the midpoint between the pubis and the umbilicus. At 20 weeks, the fundus is usually at the level of the umbilicus. Thus, 12 weeks is the correct gestational age at which the