At what week should the uterine fundal height be above the pubic symphysis?

At 12 weeks of gestation, the uterine fundal height typically rises above the pubic symphysis. During early pregnancy, the uterus is still relatively small and located primarily within the pelvis, so it is not until roughly the end of the first trimester that it begins to grow enough to be palpable above the pubic bone. At this stage, the fundus can be felt just above the pubic symphysis, marking a key milestone in pregnancy progress.

As the pregnancy continues beyond 12 weeks, the fundal height will continue to rise and can be reliably measured to assess fetal growth and well-being. In contrast, at 8 weeks, the uterus is still contained within the pelvic cavity, and at 16 weeks and 20 weeks, while the fundal height is indeed further above the pubic symphysis, the specific point of 12 weeks indicates the threshold for when this elevation first occurs. Therefore, the correct timing for the fundal height to exceed the pubic symphysis is at 12 weeks.