39 weeks of pregnancy, frequent and strong fetal movements

Fetal movement during pregnancy is a normal phenomenon. Every pregnant woman can feel that the frequency, strength, and frequency of fetal movements are all different, and the frequency of fetal movements will also change with the change of pregnancy time. In the later stages of pregnancy, the fetus moves more frequently, so the frequency of fetal movement will also be higher. So what should I do if the fetal movements are frequent and large at 39 weeks of pregnancy?

Is it normal for fetal movement to occur frequently during late pregnancy?

1. Normal fetal movement changes

Generally speaking, pregnant women can feel fetal movements at 20 weeks of pregnancy. As time goes by, fetal movements become more frequent and the intensity of fetal movements increases, reaching a peak at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy. However, after this period, starting at 38 weeks, the baby's fetal movements will slow down and weaken.

2. How do I know if the baby's fetal movement is normal?

In fact, in late pregnancy, it is not a problem for the baby to move more than 30 times every 12 hours, or more than 4 times per hour. At this time, pregnant mothers should not be overly anxious, but should treat it with a calm state of mind and quietly experience the baby's fetal movements. The number of fetal movements varies from fetus to fetus. Some fetuses have very frequent fetal movements, up to 100 times every 12 hours, while some fetuses have relatively few movements. However, if the number of fetal movements is <20 times, it means that the fetus has a problem of insufficient oxygen in the uterus.

3. Calculate the time and pattern of fetal movement

Another factor that affects the number of fetal movements is time. The number of fetal movements will be different at different times of the day. Generally, fetal movements are more frequent at night and less frequent in the morning. Because the fetus is usually most energetic before staying up late, the fetal movement at this time is more frequent. Therefore, when counting the number of fetal movements, pregnant women should divide the day into three time periods: morning, noon, and evening. Count one hour in each time period, sum the three numbers obtained and multiply them by 4. The result is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours.

If effective treatment measures are not taken at this time, the baby will experience a decrease in fetal movement or even a decrease in the fetal heartbeat, and eventually die. Generally, lack of oxygen can be seen in conditions such as placental abruption, placenta previa, and umbilical cord around the neck. In addition, if the pregnant mother suffers a traumatic collision during pregnancy, the fetal movement may suddenly accelerate, causing strong fetal movement and even leading to miscarriage, premature birth and other situations.

It is the later stages of pregnancy and the time of delivery is getting closer, but expectant mothers must not be careless. There are many common problems in late pregnancy, and one of them is to closely monitor the baby's fetal movements. The baby's fetal movement reflects the baby's physical condition. Abnormal fetal movement must be dealt with in a timely manner.