Why does the fetus move frequently at night?

After four months of pregnancy, pregnant mothers will immediately feel the fetal movement. The fetal movement is the fetus letting the mother know that it is growing and developing healthily. With the progress of pregnancy, the fetal movement of the baby is also different. Some pregnant women will ask, why the fetus moves frequently at night, is it normal to have frequent fetal movements at night, how to prevent frequent fetal movements, today the editor will take a look with everyone.

Reasons for frequent fetal movements at night

1. After the meal, the mother's blood sugar level increases, and the fetus also absorbs enough nutrients and is relatively strong, so the fetal movement will become more frequent than before the meal.

2. When taking a bath, under the shower of warm water, the pregnant mother's blood circulation is smoother, and her mind and body are more relaxed. This happy mood will be passed on to the baby, so the fetal activities become more regular.

3. In the late pregnancy, the fetus can already hear the mother's voice. The fetus likes to communicate with parents in the form of conversation. Therefore, when the pregnant mother talks and chats with the fetus during rest at night, the fetus will respond immediately and express his feelings in the form of regular fetal movements.

4. When the fetus hears familiar music, it will also become more fond of exercise, which is a way for the fetus to express happiness.

5. The fetus will be more active at night. On the one hand, it is because the fetus will be more energetic at night, and on the other hand, it is because the pregnant mother can calm down and feel the baby's fetal movement at this time.

Is it normal to have frequent fetal movements at night?

Normally, the fetus has two peak periods of activity and frequent fetal movements. One is from 7 to 9 in the morning, and the other is from 10 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. Therefore, it is normal for the fetus to move frequently at night.

How to prevent frequent fetal movements

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

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, the movement 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.

Generally speaking, the fetal movements are more obvious in the second half of pregnancy. In the late pregnancy, on the one hand, because the fetus has grown larger, the range of activities in the uterus has decreased. On the other hand, the fetus will rotate into the pelvis to prepare for delivery. The number of fetal movements will decrease immediately. Therefore, pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much unless there is any sudden abnormality in the fetal movements.