Is it normal to have frequent fetal movements at 20 weeks of pregnancy?

At 20 weeks of pregnancy, normally, there are already relatively obvious growth and development structures. For example, the brain has gradually taken shape, and the organs in each position can be clearly distinguished. Some parents also hope to interact more with their babies and better understand the baby's fetal movements, but they know nothing about this. Does the fetus move frequently at 20 weeks?

Is the fetal movement frequent at 20 weeks?

The fetus of the 20th week has frequent fetal movements. 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, pregnant mothers should learn to observe the baby's fetal movements. Before the baby is born, the mother relies on recognizing the baby's various fetal movements to understand the baby's life patterns and physical condition, and the baby in the belly also "chat" with the mother through such "beats".

Don't try to compare fetal movements with other pregnant women. Every fetus, like a newborn baby, has its own development trends and behavior patterns. Some are more active, some are more quiet. Some fetuses' fetal movements are as regular as a timer, while others have no regularity at all. As long as your baby's movements aren't significantly reduced or interrupted, all changes and differences are normal. The fetus will begin to move from about the 8th week, when the spine also begins to make tiny movements.

The mother cannot feel the fetal movement at this time. Since the end of 16 weeks, the fully grown limbs will begin to move actively. Generally, the mother can feel the fetal movement at this time, but some people may still not know what it feels like. The baby's movements such as rolling and turning around can not only be felt but also seen. Pregnant mothers should record the baby's fetal movement every day, so that we can understand any abnormalities of the fetus at the first time.

What are the main symptoms of fetal hypoxia at 20 weeks?

1. Changes in baby's fetal movements. Fetal movement is a normal physiological activity of the fetus. Generally, pregnant women can feel the movement of the fetus at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. The fetal movements of different fetuses are also different. Generally speaking, the fetal movements of quiet fetuses are smaller and the frequency of fetal movements is also less. The fetal movements of excited fetuses are large and frequent.

The fetus's oxygen consumption is reduced or insufficient oxygen affects the nerve center, which can cause abnormal activities. If an originally cheerful fetus suddenly becomes quiet, or an originally quiet fetus suddenly becomes anxious, and the frequency of fetal movement is less than 10 times/12 hours or more than 40 times/12 hours, it means that the fetus may be suffering from intrauterine hypoxia. Pregnant women should closely observe the fetal movements. If any abnormalities are found in the fetal movements, it is possible that the fetus is suffering from fetal hypoxia and requires immediate medical treatment.

2. The fetal heartbeat is abnormal. Under normal circumstances, the fetal heart rate is regular, about 120-160 beats per minute. Pregnant women can rely on fetal heart rate monitors to observe the fetal heart rate. If the fetal heartbeat is abnormal, you should listen to it again after 20 minutes. If the fetal heartbeat is too fast, you should listen again when there is no fetal movement. If the fetal heartbeat exceeds 160 beats/minute, it is a signal of early fetal oxygen deficiency; if the fetal heartbeat is lower than 120 beats/minute or even stops, it is the late stage of fetal hypoxia.