Is it normal to have frequent fetal movements at 18 weeks of pregnancy?

At 18 weeks of pregnancy, our pregnant mothers are not as tired as in the early stages, and their mental state is also recovering, that is, their energy is slowly recovering. The fetus is about 14 cm long at this time. The uterus and bilateral fallopian tubes of the girl have already formed, and the genitals of the boy can be seen. In other words, this period can detect the stage of fetal gender identification. Of course, the baby at 18 weeks is still relatively small, so the uterus is very large for the baby, and they can move constantly in it. Let's talk about it below: Is it normal for the fetus to move frequently at 18 weeks of pregnancy? What are the reasons for frequent fetal movements at 18 weeks of pregnancy?

Is it normal to have frequent fetal movements at 18 weeks of pregnancy? The fetus at this stage already has fetal heartbeat and fetal movement, and the fetal heartbeat and fetal movement send information to the mother. Counting fetal movements is a must for pregnant mothers at this stage. Normal fetal movements are about 3-5 times per hour, and the time to count fetal movements is usually around 8-9 o'clock in the evening. Frequent fetal movement should refer to more than 5 times per hour. In fact, every baby is a unique individual, and the frequency of fetal movement is also different. Some babies have more fetal movement, which may reach about ten times in an hour. As long as the baby's fetal movements are regular and rhythmic, and the fluctuations are not large, everything is normal.

What is the reason for frequent fetal movements at 18 weeks of pregnancy? Some pregnant women have a thin abdomen, and the fetal movements are more obvious. 8 to 11 o'clock in the evening is the time when the baby's fetal movement is most active. Compared with the morning, this time will feel that the baby's fetal movement is more frequent, in fact, this is relatively normal. In addition, it is relatively quiet at night, and the mood of pregnant women is relaxed, so if they feel more alert, they will feel that the fetal movement is more frequent.

According to what has been said above, there are certain reasons why the fetal movement is more frequent at 18 weeks of pregnancy. Knowing these reasons, we will understand that every fetus is different and there are individual differences, so the frequency of fetal movement will also be different. As long as the fetal movement is rhythmic and periodic, and the change curve is not large, it is all normal. Of course, if the baby's fetal movement is relatively infrequent, less than 3 times per hour, and less than 20 times within 12 hours, it is necessary to pay attention to it, and pregnant mothers are advised to see a doctor in time.