What is the fetal movement at 18 weeks of pregnancy?

During pregnancy, every woman is always concerned about the changes in her abdomen. When she sees her abdomen getting bigger and bigger, she will remember that the baby inside is growing slowly. When you feel the baby swaying in your belly around 18 weeks of pregnancy, you will feel extremely happy. So, what are the fetal movements when pregnant for 18 weeks?

The first perceptible fetal movement is around 16-20 weeks of pregnancy, which is around 18 weeks of pregnancy. The fetal movement at this time is like the movement of a fish. Generally, expectant mothers who have given birth to a baby will feel it a little earlier than expectant mothers who are pregnant for the first time. However, the perception of fetal movement is also affected by the thickness of the mother's abdominal fat, whether the embryo is located on the anterior wall of the uterus, and her own sensory differences. The baby's fetal movement reflects that the baby's neuromuscular development has reached a certain level. In fact, the fetus has already started to move at 12 weeks of pregnancy, but because the fetus is still very small, the mother can't feel it at all. As the baby continues to grow, the baby stretches out his hands and lifts his legs in the uterus, impacting the endometrium, which produces recognizable fetal movements. Therefore, at 18 weeks of pregnancy, the actual fetal movements that can be felt may be different for each expectant mother and require careful experience.

When you wake up in the morning, the fetal movement will gradually increase. In the afternoon, the fetal movement will be less, and in most cases, it will fluctuate. The baby may move more at one time and less at another. When the baby wakes up, the fetal movement is relatively frequent and strong. When the baby is sleeping, the fetal movement is relatively few and very weak. Sometimes you may not feel the baby's fetal movement for about 30 minutes, or even an hour.

Pregnant women should pay close attention to fetal movements in their daily lives, especially after the 28th week of pregnancy. Pregnant women should measure fetal movements every morning, afternoon and night. Under normal circumstances, a normal fetal movement occurs 3-5 times an hour. If the fetal movement is too frequent or too little, it should be taken seriously. The fetus may have abnormalities and pregnant women should seek medical attention immediately.