Is it normal to have a decrease in fetal movement at 37 weeks of pregnancy?

Some new mothers find that their fetal movements decrease at 37 weeks of pregnancy, and are obviously not as good as before, or other situations occur. As a mother, they are of course worried. So what is the reason? Is it normal to have reduced fetal movements? These are questions that everyone is eager to know. Now the editor will tell you the reasons for fetal movements at 37 weeks of pregnancy.

The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements reflect the health of the fetus. The frequency and amplitude of fetal movements vary at different times during pregnancy.

During the 16th to 20th week of pregnancy, you can just begin to feel fetal movement. At this time, the fetus's movements are not very large and the movements are not intense. Pregnant mothers usually feel that the fetal movements at this time are like fish swimming, or gurgling bubbles, which is a bit like the feeling of bloating, gastrointestinal motility or hunger.

By the 28th week of pregnancy, the baby will gradually develop regular sleeping and resting habits, and the number of fetal movements will become relatively stable. At this time, the fetus has formed its own sleeping pattern, so the strength and frequency of fetal movements during the day and night vary. The number of movements is less in the morning, increases after 6 pm, and is most active between 8 and 11 pm.

The active period of fetal movement is between 30 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. Normal and obvious fetal movements are no less than 3 to 5 times per hour, and the number of obvious fetal movements in 12 hours is more than 30 to 40 times. However, 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.

After 37 weeks of pregnancy, the amplitude and frequency of fetal movements decrease, and the pregnant mother feels it as a peristalsis. As delivery approaches, the baby grows slowly and almost fills the entire uterus, so there is less and less space for movement in the uterus, and the baby cannot move freely. In addition, as the fetal head descends, fetal movements will decrease and will not be as frequent as before.

Therefore, it is normal to have a decrease in fetal movement at 37 weeks of pregnancy. As long as expectant mothers pay attention to diet, exercise appropriately, and insist on detecting fetal movements during pregnancy. Even if the fetal movement decreases, there is no need to worry too much.

From the above, it can be seen that it is normal for fetal movement to decrease at 37 minutes into pregnancy, and mothers should not worry too much. However, there are many other situations that may cause an abnormal decrease in fetal movement. If there is an obvious abnormality, you should immediately go to the relevant hospital to find out the situation. Do not make random judgments and make wrong judgments, otherwise it will affect the health of the child. I hope the editor’s sharing can help everyone.