What to do if the fetal movement is not obvious at 21 weeks

For those who do not have obvious fetal movements at 21 weeks, they must be very worried and afraid that there will be problems with the baby. So what should I do if there is no obvious fetal movement at 21 weeks? Next, this article will introduce what to do if the fetal movement is not obvious at 21 weeks, for your reference only. Friends who want to know what to do if the fetal movement is not obvious at 21 weeks can continue reading! Please see the detailed introduction below.

What should I do if the fetal movement is not obvious at 21 weeks? In the early stages of pregnancy, the embryo is still very small and the pregnant woman cannot feel fetal movement. Only through B-ultrasound can the subtle movements of the fetus be seen. Expectant mothers will not feel the first fetal movement until the second trimester. Generally, expectant mothers can feel more obvious fetal movements around 5 months of pregnancy, but the specific time varies from person to person. Some people may feel the first fetal movement as early as 16 or 17 weeks, while others may feel it a little later, around 20 weeks. This is all normal.

If the fetal movement is still not obvious at 21 weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother should seek help from a doctor to find out the reason for the lack of obvious fetal movement and avoid abusing drugs on her own. If the fetal movement is less than 20 times in 12 hours, it is abnormal; if it is less than 10 times, it indicates that the fetus is in danger and is suffering from hypoxia in the uterus. If the fetal movement exceeds the normal number of times within a period of time, the fetal movement is frequent, or the fetus is restless without interruption, it is also a manifestation of intrauterine hypoxia. A significant decrease in the number of fetal movements until they stop is a sign of severe intrauterine fetal asphyxia. Abnormal fetal movement is caused by pathological conditions and functional disorders, such as a tight umbilical cord around the neck, placental dysfunction, or abnormal medication by pregnant women and adverse external stimuli, which lead to fetal hypoxia in the uterus. When the life of the fetus is threatened, the fetus will experience abnormal fetal movements, not only in frequency but also in nature. For example, strong, continuous pushing and twisting fetal movements or kicking, or even weak fetal movements, are all ominous signs. If you experience abnormal fetal movement, you should seek medical attention promptly.

According to research, there are several time periods when fetal movement occurs:

1. Before going to bed at night. Generally speaking, the fetus moves the most at night. On the one hand, it is more energetic, and on the other hand, the expectant mother can usually calm down and feel the fetal movement at this time, so she will feel that the fetus moves particularly a lot.

2. After meals. After a meal, the mother's blood sugar level increases, and the fetus is "full" and has strength, so the fetal movement will become more frequent than before a meal.

3. When taking a bath. This may be because expectant mothers feel more relaxed when taking a bath, and this emotion will be transmitted to the fetus, making the fetus more energetic.

4. When talking to your stomach. Both expectant fathers and mothers said that when they communicate with their baby, the fetus will respond and express its feelings through fetal movements.

5. When listening to music. Stimulated by music, the fetus will become more active, which is also a way to convey emotions.

The above is an introduction on what to do if the fetal movement is not obvious at 21 weeks. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you already know what to do. In fact, if there is no obvious fetal movement at 21 weeks, it is very likely that the fetus is still too small. Therefore, pregnant women do not need to worry too much. If you are really worried, then go for a prenatal check-up! If there are no problems with the prenatal checkup, there will generally be nothing to worry about.