How much fetal movement is normal at 34 weeks

The 34th week of pregnancy is the third trimester. During this period, the fetal movement is usually more obvious and there are many fetal movements. Pregnant mothers can judge whether the baby's growth and development is normal through fetal movement. Therefore, during this period, we must learn to count fetal movements. Counting fetal movements is very important. However, some pregnant mothers are not clear about the number of fetal movements, fearing that there will be abnormalities. How many fetal movements are normal at 34 weeks?

How much fetal movement is normal at 34 weeks of pregnancy?

The normal number of fetal movements should be within one hour, and 3-5 times is normal.

How many fetal movements are normal?

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.

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.

Method and significance of fetal movement counting

Fetal movement is a symbol of the presence of life in the uterus. Counting fetal movements is a simple way for pregnant women to monitor the condition of the fetus. Pregnant women begin to feel fetal movement at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, which is especially noticeable at night. Fetal movement is most frequent between 29 and 38 weeks of pregnancy, and decreases slightly as they approach full term, generally 3-5 times per hour. If the fetal movement is abnormal, you should be alert to fetal distress. Pregnant women should count their own fetal movements starting from the 28th week.

Counting method: Count for 1 hour at fixed time in the morning, noon and evening every day. If it is more than 3 times per hour, it reflects that the fetus is in good condition. You can also multiply the sum of the number of fetal movements in the morning, afternoon, and evening by 4, which is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours. If the fetal movement reaches more than 30 times in 12 hours, it reflects that the fetus is in good condition. If it is less than 20 times, it means that the fetus is abnormal. If the fetal movement is less than 10 times, it indicates fetal intrauterine hypoxia.

When counting fetal movements, you should lie down or sit up and concentrate. You can use some small objects (such as coins or buttons, etc.) to mark or record them on paper to avoid missing them.