Considerable differences emerged between fundal height measures for the Hmong and Caucasian samples. The improved ability to differentiate groups following control of variance due to height as well as the ability to predict birth weight from fundal height curve in the Hmong group argue for value of normative development using more homogeneous groups. Clinicians should consider the applicability of fundal height norms to their clinical populations and may be able to have more confidence in using fundal height as an evaluative tool with more appropriate norms.

Considerable differences emerged between fundal height measures for the Hmong and Caucasian samples. The improved ability to differentiate groups following control of variance due to height as well as the ability to predict birth weight from fundal height curve in the Hmong group argue for value of normative development using more homogeneous groups. Clinicians should consider the applicability of fundal height norms to their clinical populations and may be able to have more confidence in using fundal height as an evaluative tool with more appropriate norms.

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