How many fetal movements are normal at 32 weeks?

By the 32nd week of pregnancy, fetal movement will definitely be very obvious and will have a certain pattern. Generally, at 32 weeks, the fetal movement is 30 to 40 times within 12 hours, which is a relatively high frequency. If you find that the frequency of fetal movements has stopped or decreased in the late pregnancy, you should check the health of the fetus in time to see if there are any problems.

The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements reflect the health of the fetus. The frequency and amplitude of fetal movements vary at different times during pregnancy. How many fetal movements are normal?

At the earliest, fetal movement begins at 7-8 weeks of pregnancy. But the pregnant mother cannot feel it at this time, and can only observe the various movements of the fetus in the womb through B-ultrasound. When the mother is four or five months pregnant, she can feel the fetal movement, but the number of fetal movements she can feel at this time is still very small, and the intervals between fetal movements are also very long. This is because the fetus is not strong enough and requires more intense exercise to make the pregnant mother feel it.

By the 28th week of pregnancy, the baby will gradually develop regular sleeping and resting habits, and the number of fetal movements will become relatively stable. Under normal circumstances, at 28 weeks of pregnancy, the number of fetal movements is about 30-40 times within 12 hours. The fetus has its own sleeping patterns, so the strength and frequency of fetal movements vary during the day and night. The number of movements is less in the morning, increases after 6 pm, and is most active between 8 and 11 pm.

In addition, the number of fetal movements is affected by many factors. Some pregnant mothers will find that when they are busy, the fetal movements will be less frequent; but when they sit down and relax, the fetal movements will increase significantly.

It should be noted that the strength and frequency of fetal movements vary greatly from person to person. Some babies may move more than 100 times within 12 hours, while others may only move 30-40 times. But as long as the fetal movement is regular, rhythmic, and the changing curve is not large, it means that the fetal development is normal.

Normal fetal movement indicates that the placenta is functioning well, that the oxygen supplied to the fetus is sufficient, that the fetus is developing healthily, and that the little life is living happily in the uterus. If the pregnant mother finds that the fetus moves less than 20 times within 12 hours, or less than 3 times within 1 hour, it often means that the fetus may be suffering from hypoxia and needs to be checked and observed in time.