In Primiparous Women at Term, a Symphysial Fundal Height of 36 cm Is Linked to the Lowest Risk of Emergency Caesarean Section and Postpartum Haemorrhage

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the relationship between symphysial fundal height and the risks of emergency caesarean section and postpartum haemorrhage in primiparous women at term.
• Measured the symphysial fundal height in primiparous women at term.
• Analyzed the risk of emergency caesarean section and postpartum haemorrhage associated with different measurements.
• Assessed implications for intra-partum care based on symphysial fundal height.
• A symphysial fundal height of 36 cm is linked to the lowest risk of emergency caesarean section.
• A height of 40 cm or more is associated with an increased risk of both emergency caesarean section and postpartum haemorrhage.
• Intra-partum care recommendations should be modified based on these height measurements.