Picture of fetal movement in four months of pregnancy

The fourth month of pregnancy is similar to the second trimester. At this time, the baby is gradually growing in the mother's body and may move around in the woman's body. This shows that the baby is growing healthily every day. However, the baby's movement may cause discomfort to the woman's body, and some may even feel abdominal pain. So, what does the fetal movement picture look like in the fourth month of pregnancy? Generally, pregnant women will have fetal movements around 4 months of pregnancy. There are many ways of fetal movement. The most common fetal movement is body movement, which impacts the endometrium in the uterus. However, generally after 17 weeks, the fetal movement will gradually decrease. The following will explain to you the health knowledge related to fetal movement.

1. Where is the baby's fetal movement at four months of pregnancy

1. The baby stretches out its hands, lifts its legs, and impacts the endometrium in the uterus. This is fetal movement. Sometimes, a baby's fetal movement can make mom and dad excited for the whole day. Generally speaking, pregnant mothers begin to feel the movement of the fetus after 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy, that is, after 4 months of pregnancy. Of course, every mother's health condition is different. Therefore, if the pregnant mother is four months pregnant and there is no fetal movement, there is no need to be too anxious.

2. In the second trimester of pregnancy, which is about 13 weeks, there are many types of fetal movements, such as startling, whole body movement, independent upper or lower limb movement, flexion and extension of the head, turning the head, turning around, flexion and extension, opening the mouth, touching the face with hands, burping, yawning, sucking, swallowing, etc. These movements are felt by the mother as fetal movements, which reach a peak at 13-15 weeks of pregnancy and gradually decrease after 17 weeks.

2. The way the baby moves

1. Whole body exercise: Exercises that involve the entire body, such as flips. This type of exercise is relatively strong, and each posture lasts longer, generally 3-30 seconds.

2. Body exercises: stretch your arms, twist your body, etc. Each posture generally lasts 1 to 15 seconds.

3. Lower limb exercise: This is the kicking exercise of babies that we often see. This movement is fast and has relatively weak power, and each fetal movement usually lasts less than 1 second.

4. Sternum movement: relatively short and weak, usually not noticeable by mothers.

The above is some basic knowledge about fetal movement. In fact, it starts from 13-15 and is very obvious. If it is not obvious or the fetal movement disappears, you need to go to the hospital for treatment. After 17 weeks, the fetal movement will gradually disappear. Generally, there are more body movements and fewer fetal movements throughout the body.

What is the reason for frequent fetal movements in four and a half months of pregnancy?

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 can learn to observe your baby's fetal movements.

During the day, there are two peak periods of fetal movement, one is between 7 and 9 in the morning, and the other is at 11 pm and 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.

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.