I am almost 5 months pregnant and can't feel the fetus moving

Fetal movement is the impact caused by the various activities of the fetus in the mother's body. Generally speaking, fetal movement can be felt after four months. Fetal movement is also an important indicator of fetal development, and its manifestations are different in different periods. However, some pregnant women cannot feel fetal movement even when they are almost 5 months pregnant, which can obviously make people feel uneasy. So, why can’t I feel the fetal movement when I’m almost 5 months pregnant? Let’s take a look below.

Fetal movement is a sign of the presence of a child. Many pregnant women will feel fetal movement after becoming pregnant. Many pregnant women will feel very happy when they feel fetal movement. This is the connection between mother and child. Some expectant mothers cannot feel fetal movement in the fifth month of pregnancy. When pregnant women cannot feel fetal movement, they will think that there is a problem. In fact, it is not. There are many reasons for not feeling fetal movement. You can also monitor your child's condition through B-ultrasound. It is usually normal for fetal movements to be more frequent in the later stages of pregnancy. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination to see if the fetus is normal. If everything is normal after the examination, it may be that your belly fat is too thick and the fetal movement is not sensitive. If you cannot feel the fetal movement, there is no need to worry.

The fetus begins to move from the 8th week, and the spine also begins to make subtle movements. The mother cannot perceive the fetal movement at this time. Since the end of 16 weeks, the fully developed limbs will begin to move actively. Usually the mother can feel the fetal movement at this time, but some people may still not know what it feels like. As the fetus grows, fetal movements are most noticeable between 30 and 32 weeks. At 20 weeks, the average number of fetal movements per day is about 200, which increases to 375 at 32 weeks. The number of fetal movements per day may range from 100 to 700. After 32 weeks, the fetus gradually occupies the space in the uterus and its movement is significantly restricted.

The above is an introduction to why you can’t feel fetal movement when you are almost five months pregnant. In short, generally speaking, pregnant women can feel fetal movement when they are more than four to five months pregnant. In the later stages of pregnancy, doctors recommend that pregnant women count fetal movements every day to determine the safety of the fetus in the uterus.