How many fetal movements per hour are normal

After a woman becomes pregnant, she becomes very anxious about the movements of the baby in her belly. Because the baby is in the belly, you can't see what the baby is doing or whether he is uncomfortable anywhere. Therefore, the health status of the baby can only be known through prenatal examinations and daily observations. The baby will start to move around in the 16th week of pregnancy, and the later it is, the more obvious the movement will be. So, how many times per hour is normal for the baby to move?

1. Under normal circumstances, at 28 weeks of pregnancy, the frequency of fetal movement is about 30-40 times within 12 hours. The fetus has its own sleep pattern, so the height and frequency of fetal movements during the day and night vary to a certain extent. The frequency is less in the morning, increases after 6 pm, and is most active between 8 and 11 pm.

2. The frequency of baby's fetal movement is also affected by many factors. Some pregnant mothers will find that when they are busy, the frequency of fetal movement will be relatively low; and when they sit down to relax, the number of fetal movements will increase significantly.

3. It should be noted that the height and frequency of fetal movements vary greatly from person to person. Some fetuses may move more than 100 times within 12 hours, while others may only move 30-40 times. However, as long as the baby's fetal movements are regular, rhythmic, and the change curve is not large, it means that the baby's development is normal.

How to count baby's fetal movements and their practical significance

1. Counting method: Count for 1 hour at fixed time in the morning, noon and evening every day, more than 3 times per hour, which indicates that the fetus is in good condition. You can also multiply the sum of the number of fetal movements in the morning, noon, and evening by 4, which is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours. If the fetal movement reaches more than 30 times in 12 hours, it means the fetus is in good condition. If it is less than 20 times, it means there is something wrong with the fetus. If the fetal movement is less than 10 times, it indicates that the fetus is suffering from intrauterine hypoxia.

2. The baby's fetal movement is a sign of the existence of life in the womb. Counting fetal movements is a simple way for pregnant women to monitor the condition of their fetus. Pregnant women begin to feel fetal movement at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, which is particularly obvious at night. Fetal movement is most common between 29 and 38 weeks of pregnancy, and decreases slightly as full term approaches, usually 3-5 times per hour. Abnormal fetal movement should alert the fetus to intrauterine distress. Pregnant women should start counting fetal movements from the 28th week.

Fetal movement is a sign of the baby's physical and mental health in the mother's womb. A normal baby's fetal movement is 3-5 times per hour, more than 30 times a day. Of course, some babies don’t like to move much. As long as the prenatal check-up shows everything is normal, mothers don’t need to worry too much. When it comes to 28 weeks, mothers should count the fetal movements by themselves. Don't be indifferent because of laziness. The fetal movements are very important.