Is it normal for the fetal movement to decrease in late pregnancy?

In life, many pregnant women will find that the amplitude of fetal movement begins to gradually decrease in the late pregnancy. This is also a very normal phenomenon. This is because the fetus gradually grows and the space of the woman's uterus begins to shrink, which will easily restrict the movement of the fetus, causing the amplitude of fetal movement to gradually decrease. You can have regular prenatal check-ups to check the development of the fetus.

Will the fetal movement become smaller in late pregnancy?

Now that the fetus is getting bigger and bigger, the baby has grown up, so the mother's uterus feels that there is less space, and it is normal for the baby to be too lazy to move. In the late pregnancy, fetal movements are relatively reduced and the amount of amniotic fluid is less, which limits the fetal mobility. Therefore, when mothers find this phenomenon, they should not worry too much, as it is a normal phenomenon. If there is a sudden and significant decrease, you should go to the hospital immediately for B-ultrasound and fetal heart monitoring.

What is the amplitude of fetal movement in late pregnancy?

The moment the baby starts to move, mothers should be alert and always pay attention to and observe the frequency of the baby's movement. Starting from the 5th month, the mother can clearly feel the movements of the fetus. The number, speed, strength, etc. of the fetal movements indicate the safety of the fetus. Normal obvious fetal movements should be no less than 3 to 5 times per hour, and more than 30 to 40 times in 12 hours. If abnormal fetal movement occurs, seek medical attention promptly.

In late pregnancy, fetal movements decrease

Before the 7th or 8th month of pregnancy, the fetus is not fully developed and the space in the uterus is still sufficient for the fetus's activities. The fetus' arms and legs have enough space to stretch, so fetal movements are more favorable and the amplitude is larger. However, in the late pregnancy, the fetus has grown very large and the extra space in the uterus is getting smaller and smaller, so the fetus does not have enough space to move, and the fetal movements appear to decrease and become gentler. This is normal, pregnant women should not make a fuss.

The pattern of fetal movement has also changed

In the last month of pregnancy, not only did the frequency and amplitude of fetal movements decrease, but the pattern of fetal movements also changed. In the past, the fetus may have had frequent and regular bowel movements after meals or before going to bed. However, in the late pregnancy, the timing of fetal movement is irregular and very different from the previous pattern. Pregnant women should not think that there is something wrong with the fetus, this is normal.

Fetal movement around the navel

Generally, the fetus enters the pelvis around 36 weeks of pregnancy, and usually the presenting part enters the pelvis. That is, the fetus's head is facing down and its buttocks is facing up. Once the fetus enters the pelvis, the position of the fetus is fixed, the head can hardly move, and the fetus's limbs are just around the navel, so it appears that the fetal movement is just around the navel. This is also normal, and pregnant women should understand it in advance.

Abnormal fetal movement requires going to the hospital

Although fetal movements will change in the late pregnancy, pregnant women should still pay attention to changes in fetal movements. If the fetal movement suddenly becomes very intense within a certain period of time, or if you cannot feel the fetal movement for a long time, it is very likely that the fetus is in danger of hypoxia. At this time, it is best for pregnant women to go to the hospital in time and not miss the best time.