Is it normal to have less fetal movement at 36 weeks?

Fetal movement is an important sign to detect whether the fetus is growing healthily. Generally, fetal movement will occur after four months of pregnancy. Early fetal movements can provide a prognosis for pregnancy, but mid- to late-stage fetal movements are generally not obvious. The 36th week of pregnancy is in the late stage of pregnancy. If the fetal movement decreases at this time and there is no other discomfort, it is generally normal. Below we will introduce you to the relevant knowledge about fetal movement in detail!

1. Is it normal to have reduced fetal movement at 36 weeks?

Fetal movement usually occurs in the 4th and 5th months of pregnancy, is most frequent and reaches a peak in the 7th and 8th months, and then decreases after the 9th month. It is also different in each time period of the day, such as less during the day and more in the first half of the night. In summary, if the expectant mother has no other discomfort, the fetal movement is not suddenly strengthened or weakened, etc., there is no big problem to consider. If you are really worried, you can go to the hospital for relevant examinations if necessary, such as B-ultrasound, to rule out fetal hypoxia such as umbilical cord around the neck!

2. Clinical significance of fetal movement

1. Observing fetal movements in early pregnancy is helpful in estimating the prognosis of pregnancy. It is reported that at 7 weeks of pregnancy, the miscarriage rate for those with fetal movement is only 3%, while the miscarriage rate for those without fetal movement can be as high as 98%. In cases where no fetal movement is seen at 9 weeks of pregnancy, miscarriage is inevitable; while in cases where fetal movement is seen, it is a sign of threatened miscarriage, and about 90% of the fetuses can avoid miscarriage. For patients who have been infertile for many years and hope to maintain the fetus, observation of fetal movements in early pregnancy can provide a reference for the possibility of continuing the pregnancy.

2. Ultrasound is also sensitive in observing fetal movements in the middle and late stages. Sometimes smaller fetal movements are not felt by the pregnant woman but can be seen during ultrasound.

3. What should I do if fetal movement suddenly decreases?

Diagnosis reason: Fever of expectant mother

Generally speaking, if the expectant mother has a mild fever, the fetus will not be greatly affected due to the buffering effect of the amniotic fluid.

It is worth noting that the cause of the expectant mother's fever is that if the fever is caused by a common cold, it will not have much impact on the fetus. If it is an infectious disease or influenza, the impact on the fetus will be greater, especially for expectant mothers who are close to their due date.

If the expectant mother's body temperature continues to be too high, exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, the blood flow to the placenta and uterus will decrease, and the baby will become much quieter. Therefore, for the sake of the baby's health, expectant mothers need to go to the hospital as soon as possible and ask the doctor for help.

suggestion:

1. During pregnancy, you should pay attention to rest, especially to avoid colds.

2. When an epidemic occurs, avoid going to crowded places.

3. Keep the indoor air circulating and fresh every day.

4. Drink plenty of water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.