Hearing sounds in the stomach while pregnant

I believe this is a very curious question for pregnant women. Especially in the later stages of pregnancy, some pregnant women can hear a crackling sound when their belly moves, similar to the sound of snapping fingers. This leaves many pregnant women confused and not sure why. So, what does it mean to hear sounds in the stomach during late pregnancy?

What does it mean when you hear sounds in your stomach during late pregnancy?

What is the reason for the sound in the belly in the late pregnancy? In fact, it is the sound of the baby's movement. During the 29th to 38th week of pregnancy, the fetal movement is very active. The fetus constantly lifts its legs and stretches its waist in the mother's belly, and sometimes the amplitude is quite large. Especially in the late stage, the fetal movement is stronger, and the abdominal sounds heard by pregnant mothers do not need to be overly worried.

What should I do if the fetus moves strongly in the late pregnancy? Fetal movement is a very effective way to self-check the physical and mental health of the fetus. When the fetus grows to a certain extent, his movements can be recognized by pregnant mothers. Fetal movement is an indicator of whether the fetal growth and development is normal, so many pregnant mothers are very concerned about when the fetal movement occurs. Generally speaking, first-time pregnant mothers will feel the baby's fetal movement for the first time around 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, but the baby's fetal movement is not strong. Most pregnant women can obviously feel the movement of the fetus after 4 months of pregnancy, that is, starting from the 5th month. The frequency and speed of the baby's fetal movement can reflect the baby's well-being. Generally speaking, the baby's fetal movement is no less than 3-5 times per hour, but if the baby's fetal movement exceeds 10 times per hour, it should be considered as frequent fetal movement.

Generally, around 20 weeks of pregnancy, most expectant mothers can feel the baby's fetal movement, which is especially obvious at night. The 29th to 38th week of pregnancy is the period when the baby's fetal movements are most frequent. As the baby approaches full term, the baby's fetal movements will decrease slightly due to the lowering of the fetal head position. As pregnancy progresses, the number of fetal movements will decrease. Generally, starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, the fetus can develop a relatively regular rhythm of life, and he also has a sleep and wake cycle. When the fetus is awake, the pregnant mother will find that the baby's fetal movements are frequent and strong. When the fetus sleeps at night, the number of fetal movements decreases significantly, and even if the baby moves, the movements are small. Pregnant mothers should understand the regularity of fetal movements and count fetal movements every day starting from the 28th week.

Common problems in late pregnancy

1. Sleeping position in the late pregnancy: In the late pregnancy, it is best to choose to sleep on your left side, with the legs close to the bed kept bent. The internal oblique muscles are pressed against the bed, giving you a greater sense of belonging. Pregnant women who often have edema in their legs can put pillows or cushions under their legs to raise their legs if they lie on their side. This will improve the blood circulation in the legs and relieve fatigue. Avoid sleeping lying down or on your back during pregnancy. Sleeping on your stomach with your abdomen pressed is not good for the fetus and the pregnant woman; lying flat on your back in the late pregnancy will cause the enlarged uterus to press on the spine and hinder blood circulation.

2. Abdominal pain: In the late pregnancy, pregnant mothers may experience lower abdominal pain due to false labor during the night. The pain usually lasts only a few seconds and can last for several hours. It is not accompanied by a feeling of falling and the symptoms can be relieved during the day. If a pregnant mother suddenly feels persistent severe pain in the lower abdomen, it may be a sign of premature birth or uterine rupture. You should go to the hospital outpatient department for medical treatment immediately and do not delay.

3. Diarrhea: Once a pregnant mother develops diarrhea, the main treatment measure is appropriate infusion to replenish the water and electrolyte solution lost due to diarrhea, especially potassium ions, and replenish the calories lost due to diarrhea. At the same time, you should closely observe whether the fetus is in good condition and whether there are any signs of premature birth.