Is it normal to have frequent fetal movements during pregnancy?

By the fourth month of pregnancy, the fetus has grown into a powerful little person. The baby's fetal movement at this time is actually quite prominent. If you are a pregnant mother, you can feel the baby's fetal movement quietly, which will give you a sense of superiority. Some pregnant women notice frequent fetal movements during their fourth month of pregnancy. Many people ask if it is normal to have frequent fetal movements in the fourth month of pregnancy?

1. Is it normal to have frequent fetal movements at four months?

During the fourth month of pregnancy, the fetal movement is more frequent, which is also normal. The baby at this time is more active.

Normal and obvious fetal movement is no less than 3-5 times per hour, and the number of obvious fetal movement is more than 30-40 times in 12 hours. However, due to the large individual differences between fetuses, some fetuses move about 100 times in 12 hours. As long as the fetal movement is regular and rhythmic, with little change, it proves that the baby's development is normal. The baby's fetal movement is normal, indicating that the placenta is functioning well and the oxygen transported to the fetus is sufficient. The fetus is fully developed in the uterus and is moving happily.

The frequency of fetal movement is not constant and will not change. During the 28th to 38th week of pregnancy, the fetal movement is active, and then it becomes slightly weaker until the mother gives birth. The pregnant woman's exercise, posture, mood, as well as loud noise, bright light and touching the abdomen can all cause changes in the baby's fetal movement.

Normal fetal movement is a special "letter from home" from the fetus to the mother to report safety, and it is also a major manifestation of the fetus's good condition. Abnormal fetal movement indicates that the fetus is currently experiencing difficulties or dangers. Therefore, you need to learn to observe your baby's fetal movements.

During the day, there are two peak periods of fetal movement, one is from 7 to 9 in the morning, and the other is from 11 pm to 1 am the next day. At other times, especially in the morning, the baby's fetal movements are relatively less. The approximate regularity is no less than 3 to 5 times per hour, and the baby's fetal movement is about 30 to 40 times every 12 hours.

2. How to count fetal movements

The baby's fetal movement is a sign of the existence of life in the womb. Counting fetal movements is a simple way for pregnant women to monitor the condition of their fetus. Pregnant women begin to feel fetal movement at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, which is particularly obvious at night. Fetal movement is most common between 29 and 38 weeks of pregnancy, and decreases slightly near full term, usually 3-5 times per hour. Abnormal fetal movement should alert the fetus to intrauterine distress. In the early stage of hypoxia, the fetus will be restless, which is mainly manifested by a continuous increase in fetal movement. When the hypoxia is serious, the fetal movement decreases, weakens, or even disappears. After the fetal movement disappears, the fetal heartbeat generally disappears within 24 to 48 hours. Pregnant women should start counting fetal movements from the 28th week.

The counting method is to count for 1 hour at fixed times in the morning, noon, and evening every day, and more than 3 times per hour, which shows that the fetus is in good condition. You can also multiply the sum of the number of fetal movements in the morning, noon, and evening by 4, which is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours. If the fetal movement reaches more than 30 times in 12 hours, it means the fetus is in good condition. If it is less than 20 times, it means there is something wrong with the fetus. If the fetal movement is less than 10 times, it indicates that the fetus is suffering from intrauterine hypoxia.

When counting fetal movements, you should lie flat or sit up, concentrate your mind, and use some delicate objects (such as coins or buttons, etc.) as marks or record them on paper to avoid overlooking them. If the fetal movement continues or you feel several fetal movements at the same time, it is only counted once. You have to wait until the fetal movement stops completely before counting again. If the fetus continues to move for a long time, you should also be alert. The height and frequency of fetal movement vary greatly from person to person, and some may reach more than 100 times in 12 hours. Pregnant women will get a parameter after counting for a period of time, and then they can use this as a standard to conduct self-detection of the well-being of the fetus.

According to the detailed introduction in the article, it can be understood that frequent fetal movements in the fourth month of pregnancy are actually very normal. As long as the fetal movement is relatively regular and there is no sudden decrease or increase in the fetal movement, there will generally be no problem. As a pregnant mother, it is best to learn to count fetal movements, so that you can check the condition of the baby in your belly at any time.