How to count fetal movements correctly and how often

Pregnant mothers will experience mild fetal movements when they are four months pregnant. By six months, the fetal movements are more obvious, and pregnant mothers will feel it obviously every time. So many mothers will pay attention to how many times a day the baby's fetal movements are normal, how long each movement should be normal, so how to count the fetal movements and how to count one time? Let's analyze the secrets of fetal movements below.

How to count fetal movements

1. Under normal circumstances, the number of fetal movements in the fetus within 12 hours is generally between 30 and 100. How to count fetal movements? Pregnant mothers can start to check the number of fetal movements from the 28th week of pregnancy. You can record the fetal movements for one hour in the morning, afternoon, and night each day, and then multiply the total number of fetal movements recorded three times by 4 to calculate the number of fetal movements in 12 hours.

2. For example, the baby moves 4 times between 8 and 9 in the morning, 3 times between 1 and 2 in the afternoon, and 4 times between 8 and 9 at night. The number of fetal movements in 12 hours for this pregnant woman is (4 3 4) X 4 = 44 times.

3. Urinate before counting fetal movements. When counting fetal movements, the environment must be quiet and the mood must be stable. Take a semi-recumbent or sitting position, and do it 1 hour after a meal. It is generally recommended to count fetal movements between 8-9 am, 1-2 pm, and 8-9 pm.

4. The traditional way of counting fetal movements is to record with a pen or other methods. In the Internet age, many mobile phone software such as "Happy Mom" ​​have realized the function of recording baby's fetal movements through mobile phone apps. The new "baby movement button" also makes counting fetal movements very convenient. Just plug it into the phone's audio port and press it once you feel the baby's movement. The phone software will automatically calculate the number of fetal movements and convert it into a historical curve.

When is the best time to count fetal movements?

Before going to bed: Most pregnant mothers say that fetal movements are most frequent before going to bed. On the one hand, it is because the baby is more energetic at this time, and on the other hand, pregnant mothers can usually calm down and feel the baby's fetal movement at this time, so they will feel that the baby moves a lot.

After meal: After meal, the blood sugar level of the pregnant mother increases, and the baby is also "full" and strong, so the baby's fetal movement will become more frequent than before meal.

When taking a bath: It may be because pregnant mothers will feel more relaxed when taking a bath, and this mood will be passed on to the baby, and the baby will be more energetic.

When talking to the abdomen: Expectant parents all said that when communicating with the baby, the baby will respond and express his feelings in the form of fetal movements.

When listening to music: stimulated by music, the fetus will become more and more fond of moving, which is also a way to convey emotions.

Because pregnant mothers can't do anything during pregnancy and are bored at home all day long, they will always be worried about the baby and the regularity of the baby's fetal movements. With the above practical analysis of how to count fetal movements and how to count one time, pregnant mothers don't need to be anxious or worried anymore.