Why is there frequent fetal movement in more than eight months of pregnancy?

Fetal movement is a normal part of pregnancy, and first-time pregnant women often panic when their baby moves. This is a sign of healthy fetal development and there is no need to worry too much about it. However, fetal movement exceeding a certain degree is indeed a bad thing, as it indicates that there may be problems with the development of the fetus and needs to be dealt with in a timely manner. Let’s take a look at what causes frequent fetal movements when you are more than eight months pregnant.

By the eighth month of pregnancy, the baby's fetal movements will reach their peak. As your baby grows bigger and stronger, you will now notice that his movements increase in frequency and variety. Pregnant mothers can feel the baby's various big movements such as punching, kicking, and rolling, and can even see the little hands and feet protruding from the belly. At this time, the fetus is positioned higher and closer to the stomach.

If frequent fetal movements are caused by physiological reasons, then it is normal; if frequent fetal movements are caused by pathological reasons, it may mean that the fetus is suffering from intrauterine hypoxia. Frequent fetal movements caused by pathological reasons are abnormal. Therefore, to be on the safe side, expectant mothers should never take it lightly once they find abnormal fetal movements. They should immediately go to the obstetrics department for treatment.

Expectant mothers need to be alert that not all frequent fetal movements in late pregnancy are normal. If the fetal movements have been sparse and suddenly become frequent, you should pay attention, because this may mean that the fetus is lacking oxygen or is being attacked by some disease.

When the fetus suffers from hypoxia, it will become irritable and hyperactive. The number of fetal movements will increase in the early stages of hypoxia. When the intrauterine hypoxia continues to worsen, the fetal movements will gradually weaken and the number of movements will decrease. This is a sign of danger to the fetus. If no emergency measures are taken at this time, the fetus will stop moving and even its heart rate will disappear, and the heart will stop beating, resulting in death. Common hypoxia can be seen in placental abruption, placenta previa, umbilical cord around the neck, etc.

In addition, if the expectant mother suffers external impact during pregnancy, it may cause the fetal movement to suddenly accelerate and become violent, and may even cause miscarriage or premature birth.