How many months is it normal to have fetal movement?

For friends who have just become pregnant, they are very concerned about at which month the fetal movement will occur. So at which month is it normal to have fetal movement? Next, this article will introduce to you the relevant content about which months it is normal to have fetal movement, for your reference only. If you want to know in which month it is normal to have fetal movement, please continue reading! Please see the detailed introduction below.

At what month is it normal to have fetal movement? For most pregnant women, fetal movement is an exciting experience, a proof that they can personally feel that life is growing in their belly. If this is the first baby, you will notice fetal movement around 18 to 20 weeks. If this is not the first baby, you may feel fetal movement at 16 to 18 weeks or even earlier. This is mainly because the earliest fetal movements feel like fish swimming or wings fluttering, and are often mistaken for indigestion, bloating or hunger. However, experienced mothers are more aware of what signs will occur and are therefore more able to identify the feeling of fetal movement earlier.

Why does the fetus move? As the fetus grows, it will stretch and flex its limbs. These movements can help the fetal muscles develop properly. The fetus will begin to move from about the 8th week, and the spine will also begin to make subtle movements at this time. The mother cannot perceive the fetal movement at this time. Since the end of 16 weeks, the fully developed limbs will begin to move actively. Usually the mother can feel the fetal movement at this time, but some people may still not know what it feels like. The fetus's punching, kicking, turning and other movements can not only be felt but also seen. As the fetus grows, fetal movements are most noticeable between 30 and 32 weeks. At 20 weeks, the average number of fetal movements per day is about 200, which increases to 375 at 32 weeks. The number of fetal movements per day may be between 100 and 700.

After 32 weeks, the fetus gradually occupies the space in the uterus and its movement is significantly restricted. Although restrained, the fetus will occasionally deliver a powerful blow. When the baby's head hits the muscles of the pelvic floor, you will feel a sudden blow. Change of position and emotional response In addition to exercising and coordinating growing muscles, the fetus may move for other reasons. For example, your baby may be changing positions or moving because the way you sit or stand is uncomfortable for her. Maybe she just wanted to change her position so that she could suck her fingers happily!

Another thing to note. Normally, the longest time the fetus can remain motionless should not exceed 75 minutes (children don’t sleep too long during their naps). Therefore, if you feel that the fetus has not moved for more than one and a half hours, you should eat some snacks, touch your belly, or even pat your belly, or push the baby, and put a walkman on your belly to play music for him. If none of the above methods work, you should go to the hospital for a check-up.

The above is an introduction about when it is normal to have fetal movement. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you already know in which month it is normal to have fetal movement. From the above introduction, we can know that it is normal to have fetal movement after four months of pregnancy. If fetal movement has not appeared after four months of pregnancy, pregnant friends should not be too nervous. It may be that the fetus is still small and cannot be felt. As long as the prenatal examination is normal, it is fine.