Is frequent fetal movement a good thing at 31 weeks of pregnancy?

Fetal movement usually occurs when the expectant mother is 15 to 20 weeks pregnant. At this time, the fetus begins to develop and take shape, and will slowly make some movements in the mother's womb. By 30 weeks, fetal movements will become more frequent. So for expectant mothers who are 31 weeks pregnant, this is the time to pay more attention to their fetal movements, because the frequency of fetal movements represents the health of the fetus in the womb. So what kind of fetal movement is considered too frequent?

When the fetus develops to a certain stage, the pregnant mother will feel the fluctuations in her belly, which is the so-called fetal movement. The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements all represent the safety of the fetus. Therefore, abnormal fetal movements, such as frequent fetal movements, indicate that the fetus is in danger in the uterus. So, what are the symptoms of frequent fetal movements?

Generally speaking, fetal movements should be no less than 3-5 times per hour, but if the fetal movements exceed 10 times per hour, it should be considered as frequent fetal movements. If frequent fetal movements are caused by pathological reasons, it means that the fetus has encountered adverse conditions in the mother's body. Therefore, expectant mothers should learn to self-check the frequency of fetal movements and understand the health of the fetus in a timely manner.

During the day, there are two peaks of fetal movement, one between 7 and 9 in the morning, and the other between 11 at night and 1 in the morning of the next day. At other times, especially in the early morning, fetal movements are relatively rare. The general rule is no less than 3 to 5 times per hour, and about 30 to 40 times per 12 hours.

It is very normal for expectant mothers to experience fetal movement when they are 31 weeks pregnant, and as the fetus becomes more mature, the frequency of fetal movement will also become more frequent. The frequency of fetal movement also represents the health of the fetus, so expectant mothers must pay attention to the frequency of their fetal movement. If any abnormal phenomenon occurs, they should go to the hospital for a check-up in time.