Empty the bladder before measuring
Lie flat on your back with knees slightly bent
Locate the top of the pubic bone
Find the top of the uterus by feeling the abdomen
Use a measuring tape to measure from the pubic bone to the top of the uterus
Keep the tape aligned along the midline of the abdomen
Record the measurement in centimeters
Repeat the measurement at the same point each time for consistency
Have a healthcare professional confirm the measurement if needed