What is the reason for the fetal movement to become lighter?

Pregnant mothers determine the health status of their children based on the fetal movements in their belly, but sometimes they will encounter some situations. For example, mothers feel that the baby's fetal movement reaction has become lighter. Many mothers are very worried that there is a problem with the child, but there are many reasons for the lighter fetal movement. The following reasons for the lighter fetal movement hope to help everyone relieve their worries.

In fact, fetal movement is not constant. By 30-32 weeks, the fetus is medium-sized, the amount of amniotic fluid is sufficient, the fetus has a large range of movement, and is relatively active. In the late pregnancy, as the fetus grows gradually, the range of its movement in the uterus becomes relatively smaller, and the amplitude of fetal movement will weaken. This may cause concern for many pregnant women. In fact, the strength of fetal movement is not the key. As long as the number of fetal movements is normal, there is generally no need to worry too much.

Fetal movement can be divided into two periods: sleep and wakefulness:

During sleep: It can be divided into quiet sleep period and active sleep period.

Quiet sleep period: It can be observed by ultrasound that the fetus is in a state of complete sleep. It has no obvious reaction to external stimuli or sounds. Because it is not easily awakened, there is almost no fetal movement at this time.

Active sleep period: There are various involuntary movements, such as movements of hands and feet, rolling, etc. The baby's heartbeat will also accelerate, and he will be easily sensitive to external stimuli. If the expectant mother changes her position slightly at this time, the baby may be startled and wake up.

When awake: fetal systemic and part-specific movements, such as limb movements, spinal flexion and extension, rolling movements, breathing movements, rapid eyelid movements, etc.

Are fetal movements normal before delivery?

It is normal for fetal movement to occur before delivery. This is normal and is a sign of delivery. Generally, fetal movement will increase before delivery. Before delivery, because the fetus has matured and there is less and less space in the uterus for fetal movement, fetal movement will increase. Another possibility is that the fetus is suffering from hypoxia, in which case the fetal movement will also increase. Therefore, it is best to go to the hospital first to monitor the fetal heart rate to see if it is suffering from hypoxia. If not, there is no problem.

Fetal movements may also decrease before delivery because in the later stages of pregnancy, the fetus has grown larger and larger, so the relative space for movement will become smaller and smaller, so the fetal turning movements will also decrease.

If the expectant mother has a fever, the blood flow around the body will increase, which will reduce the blood flow to the placenta and uterus, causing slight hypoxia in the baby. At this time, fetal movement will suddenly decrease.

If the expectant mother's placenta does not function well and the placenta does not supply enough oxygen to the fetus, the baby's fetal movement will also decrease due to long-term lack of oxygen. If the expectant mother is healthy, the baby will also be healthy, so expectant mothers need to strengthen nutrition in all aspects and pay attention to rest in order to give birth to a healthy and smart baby.

Every baby is in a different position in the expectant mother's belly. After a while, you will find that as the baby grows, he will become more and more naughty, kicking here and moving there. Moreover, the baby is constantly moving in the mother's belly. TA will run from the left to the right, or from the right to the left. It's just that sometimes it stays on one side all the time. There's nothing abnormal about this.

Generally speaking, the uterus will rotate to the right to varying degrees after pregnancy, so expectant mothers may feel fetal movement on the right side, which is normal. Expectant mothers only need to do regular prenatal checkups and deal with abnormal fetal movements in a timely manner. If the right rotation of the uterus is severe, they can sleep on their left side to correct the right rotation of the uterus, pay attention to rest, keep a good mood, and increase nutrition.