Is it normal to have frequent fetal movements at 19 weeks of pregnancy?

During pregnancy, different fetuses usually respond differently, and after the pregnancy reaches a certain stage, the fetal movements are also very obvious. For different pregnant friends, the frequency of fetal movements usually causes confusion. So, is it normal to have frequent fetal movements at 19 weeks of pregnancy?

Is it normal to have frequent fetal movements at 19 weeks of pregnancy?

Frequent fetal movements refer to an increase in the number of active fetal movements of pregnant women. Clinically, the fetal movements of the baby are different at different stages of pregnancy. It is important to distinguish between physiological increased fetal movements and physiological frequent fetal movements.

In the 19th week of pregnancy, generally speaking, the frequency and speed of fetal movement indicate the well-being of the fetus. Normally, the baby's fetal movement is not less than 3 to 5 times per hour, and the number of obvious fetal movements in 12 hours is more than 30 to 40 times. 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, and the changes are not big, it is normal. The baby's fetal movement is normal, indicating that the placenta is functioning well, the oxygen transported to the fetus is sufficient, and the fetus is normal.

At 19 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal movement is relatively weak. Normal pregnant women begin to actively feel the fetal movement at 20 weeks of pregnancy. As the pregnancy weeks increase, the fetal movement gradually increases, with a peak at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy. After 38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal movement begins to slowly decrease. If the fetal movement is more than 30 times/12 hours or more than 4 times/hour, it is normal. If the fetal movement is less than 3 times/hour for 2 consecutive days, it is abnormal, and it is often considered to be caused by fetal hypoxia in the uterus.

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. However, if the baby moves more than 10 times per hour, you need to consider frequent fetal movements and go to the hospital for medical treatment as soon as possible.

How to prevent frequent fetal movements

Many mothers rely on going to the hospital for a physical examination. If the doctor says the baby is normal, then it is normal. The baby's condition in the belly will change, so you can't completely rely on the doctor and you have to pay attention to it yourself. By monitoring yourself and your family during pregnancy, you can promptly detect any abnormalities in the fetus and get them properly treated. Modern science can use advanced high-tech instruments to measure the health and activity of the fetus, but it is expensive and time-consuming. In fact, pregnant women can also accurately measure and record the number of fetal movements independently, which is not only simple but also convenient.

1. Find free time every day to accurately measure the number of fetal movements: Starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, pregnant women should find free time every day (it is recommended to be after dinner, because the baby's fetal movements are more frequent at this time), lie on the left side or sit still, and record the time required for 10 fetal movements. If it is less than 120 minutes, it means that there is no abnormality in the number of fetal movements. However, if you do not feel the fetal movement, or it takes more than 2 hours for 10 fetal movements, you should see a doctor for further examination as soon as possible.

2. Calculate the number of fetal movements in fixed time: pregnant mothers should use one hour each in the morning, afternoon, and evening to measure the fetal movements. If the average is less than 3 times per hour, it may be abnormal.

3. Accurately measure the number of fetal movements in broad daylight: This is a very simple method. The pregnant mother can rest assured if she measures 10 fetal movements in broad daylight.