Is it normal to have frequent fetal movements in the eighth month of pregnancy?

For pregnant parents, the happiest thing is to see the baby growing happily every day. When the pregnancy reaches a certain stage, fetal movement will occur immediately, which is the main manifestation of the fetus moving in the belly. Fetal movement is closely related to the growth and development of the fetus, so is it normal to have frequent fetal movements in the eighth month of pregnancy?

Generally speaking, fetal movements in the eighth month of pregnancy are relatively frequent and are normal. The baby's fetal movement gradually increases with the progress of pregnancy, reaching a peak at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy, and gradually decreases after 38 weeks. Normal fetal movement is 3-5 times per hour. In addition, when the mother is 32 weeks pregnant, the fetal movement of the baby usually reaches its peak. Sometimes, pregnant women will feel the fetus's limb movements, such as punching and kicking, which usually lasts 1 to 15 seconds. This is the baby kicking or trembling in the belly.

Normal fetal movement is a way for the fetus to report safety to the mother, and it is also a major manifestation of the fetus's good condition. Therefore, pregnant mothers should learn to observe the baby's fetal movements. Before the baby is born, pregnant mothers can understand the baby's life habits and physical condition by recognizing the baby's various fetal movements. Every fetus, like a newborn baby, has its own development trends and behavior patterns. Some are more active, some are more quiet. Therefore, as long as the baby's fetal movements are not significantly reduced or interrupted, all changes and differences are normal. For this reason, pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much so as not to affect their mentality.

In fact, normal pregnant women should begin to actively feel fetal movements at 20 weeks of pregnancy. As the number of weeks of pregnancy increases, fetal movements will gradually increase, and there will be a peak at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy. However, after 38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal movement will begin to slowly decrease. If the fetal movement is regular in the late pregnancy, that is, the fetal movement is more than 30 times/12 hours or more than 4 times/hour, it is also normal, so pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much. In addition, expectant mothers should also pay attention. The frequency of fetal movement varies according to the time. Generally speaking, there are more fetal movements at night and fewer in the morning.