5 months pregnant with little fetal movement

Fetal movement can be detected during the 5th month of pregnancy. We can understand the fetal movement to determine the normal activities of the fetus. When we find that the fetal movement is relatively less during the 5th month of pregnancy, it may be caused by the size of the fetus. As long as the fetal movement is regular and does not change too much, it is generally normal, so mothers can understand the reasons for the less fetal movement.

Fetal movement in the fifth month of pregnancy refers to between 16-20 weeks of pregnancy. Generally, pregnant women can feel fetal movement at 15 to 20 weeks of pregnancy, reaching a peak at 28-32 weeks of pregnancy, and gradually decreasing after 38 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant women should measure fetal movement from 28 weeks of pregnancy, once in the morning, noon and evening, each time for 1 hour. Pregnant women can sit or lie on their side, and gently place their hands on the abdominal wall to feel fetal movement.

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. The feeling varies from person to person, depending on their sensitivity. Pregnant women who are more sensitive and careful can detect slight fetal movements as early as 3-4 months of pregnancy. But most women notice slight fetal movements at 4.5 months of pregnancy.

Due to the large individual differences among fetuses, some fetuses may move about 100 times in 12 hours. As long as the fetal movements are regular, rhythmic, and do not vary much, it proves that the fetal development is normal. Normal fetal movement indicates that the placenta is functioning well, that the oxygen supplied to the fetus is sufficient, that the fetus is growing and developing healthily in the uterus, and that the fetus is moving happily.

When the fetal movement is less than 20 times in 12 hours, or less than 3 times per hour, it indicates that the fetus is suffering from hypoxia. In the early stages of hypoxia, the fetus will be restless and the number of fetal movements will increase. When fetal intrauterine hypoxia continues to worsen, fetal movements gradually weaken and the frequency decreases, which is a sign of danger to the fetus. If no emergency measures are taken at this time, the fetus will stop moving and even its heart rate will disappear, and the heart will stop beating, resulting in death. This process takes about 12 to 48 hours. Therefore, once a pregnant woman finds abnormal fetal movement, she must not take it lightly. She should go to the obstetrics department immediately for treatment. Timely treatment can often turn danger into safety.

The above is some information introduced to you about the low number of fetal movements in the 5th month of pregnancy. I hope it will be helpful to you. From this, it can be seen that the low number of fetal movements is ultimately due to severe fetal hypoxia. Pregnant mothers should go to the hospital for treatment in time and not be careless and leave it alone. It is recommended that pregnant mothers have some prenatal checkups.