Is it necessary to count fetal movements before 28 weeks?

In daily life, we often hear the elderly say that the 28th week of pregnancy is a hurdle for women and they must be careful. And pregnant women should remember to count fetal movements. Everyone also knows that fetal movement is related to the health of the fetus, and pregnant women need to pay attention to it throughout the pregnancy. So, do you need to count fetal movements before 28 weeks?

Generally, it is difficult to notice the baby's fetal movement before 28 weeks, but if it reaches 28 weeks, you need to pay attention to the baby's fetal movement. First of all, it is because the fetus has already grown and developed at this time and is very likely to be born prematurely. And if the baby is born at this time, the survival rate of the fetus is relatively high.

Secondly, the baby at 28 weeks is already growing slowly, and the baby will grow very fast at this stage, which will expand the mother's belly a lot. At this time, the baby's position has begun to be head down and buttocks up. If the fetus is in a transverse position at this time, you need to see a doctor in time, follow the doctor's advice, and make corrections in time.

Finally, at 28 weeks, the fetus will move more frequently and the fetal movements will become more obvious. Even pregnant women with poor reflexes can feel the baby moving in their belly. At this time, pregnant women need to count the fetal movements. The status of the fetal movement is very important during prenatal examinations and even during delivery. Pregnant mothers need to remember to count the fetal movements.

In short, if the fetus is found to have abnormal fetal movement during this stage, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination as soon as possible. If the baby's fetal movement is too slow, it must be taken seriously to prevent accidents.

How does the baby move?

There are four main types of fetal movements. The leg lifting that mothers can most easily feel is actually a lower limb exercise, while rolling over is a whole-body exercise. The others may be difficult to feel clearly! Here are four ways in which your baby moves!

1. Whole body exercise: refers to the exercise of the whole body such as the fetus turning over, sticking out the buttocks, etc. The characteristics are relatively strong power, and each posture lasts for a relatively long time, usually 3-30 seconds, and pregnant mothers can feel it very clearly!

2. Body exercise: refers to the fetus twisting the body, stretching the arms, etc. Each posture usually lasts 1 to 15 seconds, with a variable amplitude, and most of them are relatively mild and difficult to feel.

3. Lower limb exercise: This is the leg-lifting movement that pregnant mothers often feel. The movement is fast and the force is relatively weak. Each fetal movement usually lasts less than 1 second.

4. Sternum movement: relatively short and weak, generally not noticeable by pregnant women.