Why do I have strong fetal movements when I sleep on my right side?

Fetal movement is the movement of the fetus inside the mother's body. It is not good if the fetal movement is too fast or too slow. It is suitable for pregnant women to sleep on the left side, as sleeping on the right side can easily cause hypoxia in the baby. Sleeping on the left side is also good for the development of the fetus. Some pregnant women may not be able to adapt to this, but for the health of the baby, it is best to sleep on the left side. During pregnancy, you must pay attention to keeping a happy mood, eating a healthy diet, breathing fresh air more often, going to bed early and getting up early, and avoiding strenuous exercise to prepare for giving birth to a healthy baby.

Fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus in the uterine cavity that impacts the uterine wall. After 4 months of pregnancy, that is, from the 5th month onwards, the mother can clearly feel the movement of the fetus. The fetus stretches out its hands, kicks its legs, and impacts the uterine wall in the uterus. This is fetal movement. Guidance: The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements indicate the safety of the fetus. Normal and obvious fetal movements are no less than 3 to 5 times in 1 hour, and the number of obvious fetal movements in 12 hours is more than 30 to 40 times. However, due to the large individual differences between fetuses, some fetuses can move about 100 times in 12 hours. As long as the fetal movement is regular, rhythmic, and does not change much, it proves that the fetal development is normal. Normal fetal movement means that the placenta is functioning well, the oxygen delivered to the fetus is sufficient, the fetus is growing and developing soundly in the uterus, and is moving happily.

The left side does not compress the blood vessels, while the right side compresses the uterus, which can easily cause hypoxia in the baby, so it is better to sleep on the left side. After a woman becomes pregnant, the fetus gradually grows in the uterus. The uterus, which was originally the size of an inverted pear, becomes the size of a watermelon at full-term pregnancy. The volume of the uterus increases from 5 ml when not pregnant to 5000 ml at full-term. The weight of the uterus also increases from 50 grams when not pregnant to 1000 grams at full-term pregnancy. As the uterus and fetus grow, the sleeping position of pregnant women becomes more and more important, especially in the late pregnancy, that is, 7-9 months of pregnancy. Poor sleeping position of pregnant women will not only affect the position of the uterus, but also increase the pressure of the pregnant uterus on surrounding tissues and organs, and affect the blood flow to the uterus and placenta. The fetus exchanges gases and substances with the mother through the placenta, obtains oxygen and nutrients, and excretes carbon dioxide and waste. Whether the placental blood flow is sufficient or not is crucial to the growth and development of the fetus. Therefore, after long-term clinical research and practice on the sleeping position of pregnant women, medical experts have confirmed that the best sleeping position for pregnant women during pregnancy, especially in the late pregnancy, is to lie on the left side.

1. Lying on the left side can reduce the pressure of the enlarged pregnant uterus on the pregnant woman's aorta and iliac artery, maintain normal blood flow in the uterine artery, ensure blood supply to the placenta, and provide the fetus with the nutrients needed for growth and development.

2. Lying on the left side can reduce the pressure of the pregnant uterus on the inferior vena cava and increase the blood flow returning to the heart. The increase in the amount of blood returning to the heart can increase the blood flow to the kidneys, improve the blood supply to the brain tissue, and help avoid and alleviate the occurrence of pregnancy-induced hypertension syndrome.

3. In the late pregnancy, the uterus is rotated to the right. Lying on the left side can improve the degree of right rotation of the uterus, thereby reducing uterine vascular tension, increasing placental blood flow, improving the oxygen supply of the fetus in the uterus, and promoting the growth and development of the fetus. This is of great significance for reducing the birth of low-weight babies and reducing perinatal mortality. Especially when the fetus is growth-retarded, lying on the left side can achieve better treatment results. Therefore, it is of great significance for pregnant women to adopt the left side lying position for good pregnancy and childbirth, and for the health of mother and baby. If a pregnant woman has lower limb edema or varicose veins in the legs, it is best to raise the legs appropriately while lying on the left side to facilitate blood circulation and reduce lower limb edema.