Why is the fetal movement so strong at 7 months of pregnancy?

We all know that for pregnant women, the most worrying thing during the entire pregnancy is the health of the baby, especially since we cannot see some of the conditions of the baby in the belly. However, we can sense the baby's condition through fetal movements. Frequent fetal movements often make many mothers particularly worried and anxious, fearing that it may cause premature birth. In fact, there are many reasons for frequent fetal movements. Let us understand why the fetal movement is so strong in the 7th month of pregnancy?

From the 18th week of pregnancy, the fetus's fully developed limbs will begin to move actively. Usually the mother can feel it at this time, and even see a bulge on the surface of the abdomen, sliding to the left, then to the right, sometimes up, sometimes down. Fetal movements are most noticeable between 28 and 32 weeks. At 20 weeks, the average number of fetal movements per day is about 200, which increases to 375 at 32 weeks. The number of fetal movements per day may range from 100 to 700.

Why is the fetal movement so strong at 7 months of pregnancy?

1. Poor placental function: If the placenta is abnormal during pregnancy and its function is poor, as the pregnancy progresses, the placenta will not be able to supply enough oxygen to the fetus, which will in turn slow down the fetal movement and put the fetus in trouble.

2. Umbilical cord around the neck: In the middle of pregnancy, the amniotic fluid is relatively sufficient and the fetus is more active. If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck, the fetus may easily experience reduced fetal movement. If the umbilical cord is wrapped too tightly as the fetus struggles, hypoxia, reduced fetal movement and even death are all possible.

4. Fever in pregnant women: If the fever of a pregnant woman is not effectively relieved and becomes more and more serious, and her body temperature continues to exceed 38 degrees Celsius, the blood flow around the pregnant woman's body will increase rapidly, and the blood flow to the uterus and placenta will decrease, which will also lead to abnormal fetal movement. This is very detrimental to the health of the fetus and needs to be treated in time.

The above is an introduction to why the fetal movement is strong in the 7th month of pregnancy. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for this, and the 7th month of pregnancy is also a very important period. Premature birth may occur at any time when entering the late pregnancy, so mothers must pay special attention. If the cause cannot be confirmed, consult a doctor in time.