Is it normal for the fetus to move less at eight months?

The development of a baby embryo takes up to ten months, during which time the fertilized egg continues to develop and eventually forms an embryo. As the embryo continues to grow, fetal movements and other phenomena will gradually appear. Generally speaking, fetal movements will begin after the baby is five months old, and will become more frequent in the later stages. However, some pregnant women experience a decrease in fetal movements during the eighth month of pregnancy and worry that it will affect the fetus. So, is it normal for fetal movement to decrease during the eighth month of pregnancy?

Is it normal to have reduced fetal movement at 8 months of pregnancy?

1. As we all know, fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus in the mother's belly. Eight months of pregnancy is already in the late stage of pregnancy, so any abnormal phenomenon of the baby will make the mother worried.

2. Generally speaking, fetal movements are relatively frequent during the eighth month of pregnancy, which is normal. Fetal movements gradually increase as pregnancy progresses, reaching a peak at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy, and gradually decrease after 38 weeks. Normal fetal movements are 3-5 times per hour. However, the fetal movement situation is slightly different for each mother. In fact, as long as the baby's fetal movement is regular and not suddenly increasing or decreasing, it is generally normal. Moreover, pregnancy is basically relatively stable after eight months, so it is normal for fetal movements to decrease a little.

3. Of course, if you are still worried, go to the hospital for a check-up! Avoid panicking, because if you panic, you may be stimulated and faint, which is very dangerous. In short, for pregnant women in their eighth month, a decrease in fetal movement is a normal phenomenon, so don’t have any bad mental state, and be sure to keep a normal mind, so that you will feel more at ease during the delivery process.

4. But mothers should pay attention that if the fetal movement has always been normal and regular, when the frequency of fetal movement suddenly decreases, you must go to the hospital to confirm whether the baby's fetal position is normal.

If the fetal movement has been very regular and suddenly decreases, you must go to the hospital for examination. During the eighth month of pregnancy, fetal movements are relatively frequent. The situation of each mother is different. If it is not a sudden increase or decrease, it is a normal phenomenon. And the pregnancy is basically in a stable state during the eight months, so don't worry too much.