Will uterine contractions cause frequent fetal movements?

Uterine contractions are a common phenomenon during pregnancy, especially in the later stages of pregnancy. When pregnant women feel uterine contractions, they are getting closer to delivery. Uterine contractions are preparation for delivery. The closer to delivery, the more frequent the contractions will be. At the same time, pregnant women will feel that abdominal pain symptoms are becoming more and more severe. However, sometimes excessive tension in pregnant women can also cause uterine contractions.

Uterine contractions can indeed cause frequent fetal movements. If the duration of uterine contractions becomes shorter and shorter, it is possible that labor is imminent, and you should go to the hospital in time.

How many fetal movements are normal?

The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements can often predict the safety of the fetus in the uterus. Normal fetal movement indicates that the placenta is functioning well, that the oxygen supplied to the fetus is sufficient, that the fetus is developing healthily, and that the little life is living happily in the uterus. If the fetal movement is less than 20 times within 12 hours, or less than 3 times within 1 hour, frequent fetal movement is normal? It often indicates that the fetus may be suffering from hypoxia, and pregnant mothers should not take it lightly.

The fetal movement is generally 3 to 5 times per hour, and about 30 to 40 times in 12 hours. Under normal circumstances, the strength and frequency of fetal movements vary throughout the day and night. The number of movements is less in the morning, increases after 6 pm, and is most active between 8 and 11 pm. This means that the fetus has its own sleep pattern, which is called the fetal biological clock.

The strength and frequency of fetal movements vary greatly from person to person. Some have it more than 100 times in 12 hours, while others only 30 to 40 times. But as long as the fetal movement is regular and rhythmic, and the changing curve is not large, it means that the fetal development is normal.

How to count fetal movements

It is recommended that pregnant mothers conduct regular fetal movement monitoring and recording from the 28th week of pregnancy until delivery. The best time plan is to count the fetal movement once at 8-9 am, 1-2 pm, and 8-9 pm every day. Count for one hour each time. Add up the three counts and multiply by 4, which is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours.

If you have difficulty counting three times a day, you can count once an hour before going to bed. The daily testing time should also be fixed. Then record the daily numbers and plot them into a curve. This will make it easier to observe changes in fetal movements and understand the safety of the fetus in a timely manner. It also provides reference materials for clinicians to make diagnosis.