Why does the second fetus move early?

Women will feel fetal movement around four months after pregnancy, which is a normal phenomenon. However, some women who are pregnant with their second child ask why the second child’s fetal movement is so early? In fact, fetal movement usually takes four months to appear. Many women may have no experience when they are pregnant with their first child and are not very sensitive to fetal movement, so they feel fetal movement relatively late. I already had experience with my second child, so I felt fetal movement earlier.

Is it normal for the second pregnancy to start earlier than the first?

Does the fetal movement occur earlier with the second pregnancy than with the first? There is no direct relationship between feeling the fetal movement and the number of births. Generally, after 4 months of pregnancy, that is, from the 5th month, the mother can clearly feel the fetal movement.

As the baby grows bigger, he will begin to stretch his hands, kick his legs, and hit the uterine wall in the uterus. This is fetal movement. The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements indicate the safety of the fetus. Generally speaking, most pregnant women can feel fetal movement at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. It will be mild at first and the frequency will be less, about 3-5 times per hour. The more weeks of pregnancy, the more active the fetal movement, which generally reaches its peak after 28-32 weeks of pregnancy. But towards the end of pregnancy, the number of fetal movements decreases.

What are the rules of second pregnancy?

The fetus is affected by the physiological sleep cycle, and fetal movements have a certain regularity. They are generally more even between 8-12 am, decrease to the minimum between 14-15 pm, and begin to increase again between 20-23 pm. Each pregnant woman is quite different, and the movement patterns of each fetus will also be different.

Generally speaking, fetal movement begins between 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy. The initial fetal movement is very slight, like intestinal peristalsis. As the pregnancy progresses, the fetal movement becomes stronger and stronger, and the pregnant woman feels it more and more obviously. It reaches a peak at 28-32 weeks, decreases slightly after 37-38 weeks, and in the last month of pregnancy, the fetus grows and fills the uterine cavity, and the fetal movement actually decreases slightly.

The normal number of fetal movements is 3-4 times/hour, 48-64 times/12 hours. Measure the fetal movements three times at fixed times every day, add up the three times and multiply by 4. If the result is within the range of 48-64, it is normal. When counting fetal movements, continuous movement of the fetus is only counted once, and occasional movement and then no movement is also counted as one.

What should I do if my second baby has abnormal fetal movements? Do I need to see a doctor?

What should I do if the fetal movement is abnormal? Fetal movement is directly related to external factors, such as the fetus is in a sleeping state, the expectant mother has used sedatives or other drugs, or the expectant mother has low blood sugar. If the above factors are excluded, expectant mothers should pay attention to whether the following situations occur:

1. When the fetal movement suddenly decreases due to a pregnant woman's fever: Generally speaking, if the pregnant woman has a mild fever, the fetus will not be greatly affected due to the buffering effect of the amniotic fluid. However, if it is an infectious disease or influenza, the impact on the fetus will be greater, especially for pregnant women who are close to their due date. If a pregnant woman's body temperature exceeds 38°C, the blood flow to the placenta and uterus will decrease, and the baby will become much quieter. So, in this case, pregnant women must go to the hospital as soon as possible.

2. When the fetal movement suddenly accelerates due to severe external trauma to the pregnant woman: Generally, the fetus is in the mother's womb, protected by amniotic fluid, which can reduce the impact of external forces. When the pregnant woman is accidentally hit slightly, she will not be injured. However, when a pregnant woman is hit by severe external force, it will cause violent fetal movements, and even cause miscarriage or premature birth. If a pregnant woman has head trauma, fracture, heavy bleeding, etc., abnormal fetal movement may also occur. Go to the hospital as soon as possible.

3. If the fetal movement suddenly intensifies and then stops quickly, it may be early placental detachment. This condition often occurs after the second half of pregnancy. Pregnant women are more likely to experience this condition if they have high blood pressure, severe trauma, or a short-term decrease in intrauterine pressure. At this time, there will be vaginal bleeding, abdominal pain, uterine contractions, and severe shock. Due to sudden lack of oxygen, the fetus will experience brief, intense fetal movements that will then quickly stop. Therefore, pregnant women with high blood pressure should go to the hospital for regular check-ups and arrange their daily lives according to the doctor's advice. Avoid unnecessary external impact and stimulation. Maintain a good attitude, relax and reduce mental tension.

4. If the fetal movement suddenly stops after rapid movement, it may be that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck or knotted. The normal length of the umbilical cord is 50 cm. If the umbilical cord is too long, it can easily wrap around the fetus' neck or body. This active little guy can already move freely in the amniotic fluid, and rolling over is common, so he can get stuck if he is not careful. Once the umbilical cord becomes entangled or knotted, blood circulation will be blocked, causing the fetus to suffocate due to lack of oxygen. At this time, the pregnant woman will feel that the fetal movement will be rapid and then suddenly stop after a period of time. This is an abnormal signal sent by the baby.

Therefore, if abnormal fetal movement occurs, pregnant women should seek medical attention immediately. Pregnant women should carefully observe the fetal movements every day, and go to the hospital for examination immediately if they feel any discomfort.