What is the reason for the lack of fetal movement in pregnant women?

Fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus in the mother's womb. Only an appropriate amount of fetal movement can prove that the baby is healthy. Whether the fetal movement is too little or too much, pregnant women should pay enough attention to it. Pregnant women need to actively find out the reasons, and then adjust their bodies according to the specific reasons to ensure the health and safety of the baby. So, what are the reasons and dangers of less fetal movement? The following will give you a relevant introduction.

1. Reasons for less fetal movement

First, clinically, too little fetal movement is a sign of fetal intrauterine hypoxia, which is more dangerous. Fetal hypoxia can easily cause the fetus to suffocate in the mother's body.

Second, if the pregnant mother feels tired, the baby's fetal movement will also decrease, so she should pay more attention to rest.

Third, if the baby is not well nourished in the womb, fetal movement will also decrease. Pregnant mothers should take in enough nutrition during pregnancy.

Fourth, some pregnant women do not notice the fetal movement, so do not worry too much if you feel less.

Fifth, sometimes the baby is cold at night but the pregnant woman cannot feel it, so it is necessary to keep the baby warm.

Sixth, if the fetus develops too quickly and the placenta matures, the fetus will become weak and the fetal movement will decrease.

2. Self-monitoring during pregnancy - counting fetal movements

Fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus in the uterus. Generally, pregnant women can feel fetal movements starting from the 4th month of pregnancy. The movements reach a peak from the 7th to the 9th month of pregnancy and can reach up to 130 times a day and night. During the entire pregnancy, in addition to the systematic prenatal examinations conducted by medical staff, pregnant women are also required to conduct self-monitoring, which can enable them to understand the safety of their fetuses, detect abnormalities in a timely manner, and deal with them in a timely manner.

Under normal circumstances, starting from the 7th month of pregnancy (28 weeks of pregnancy), the fetal movement should be measured for one hour each morning, noon and evening while the baby is lying on the left side. Then add the three measured fetal movements together and multiply by 4, which is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours. Under normal circumstances, the fetus moves more than 3 times per hour. More than 30 fetal movements in 12 hours indicate that the fetus is in good condition, less than 20 times means that the fetus has intrauterine hypoxia, and less than 10 times means that the fetus is in danger and has a poor prognosis. When pregnant women are self-monitoring, if they find that the number of fetal movements is lower than normal, they should go to the hospital immediately for examination to determine the cause and save the fetus in time.

3. Harm of less fetal movement

Fetal movement indicates that the fetus is in good condition. When placental function declines and the fetus suffers from chronic hypoxia, fetal movement decreases to stop. The reduction in fetal movement may last from a few days to a week and may cause fetal death if not treated promptly. Therefore, decreased fetal movement is a manifestation of fetal intrauterine hypoxia. However, in the early stages of acute hypoxia, fetal movements may be too frequent and should be taken seriously. The use of sedatives and sleeping pills can reduce fetal movements, so avoid taking these drugs when counting fetal movements.