Why does fetal movement decrease after amniocentesis?

If the fetus shows a decrease in fetal movement after amniocentesis, you should go to the hospital for examination in time. You can have an ultrasound to see the baby's condition in the uterus, and then listen to the fetal heart rate. This will make you safer. A decrease in fetal movement should be a cause for concern. For example, if the pregnant woman has a fever, it can easily lead to such a situation.

If an expectant mother has a fever, the blood flow around the body will increase, which will reduce the blood flow to the placenta and uterus, causing slight hypoxia in the baby. At this time, fetal movement will suddenly decrease.

It is worth noting that the cause of the expectant mother's fever is that if the fever is caused by a common cold, it will not have much impact on the fetus. If it is an infectious disease or influenza, the impact on the fetus will be greater, especially for expectant mothers who are close to their due date.

When the fetal movement decreases, expectant mothers will be extremely anxious. What should they do? Expectant mothers don't need to worry, just take a pen and take notes.

Under normal circumstances, the fetal movement is more than 10 times in 12 hours. If the normal fetal movement is 3-5 times per hour, a decrease or increase in movement is more likely to be considered as intrauterine fetal hypoxia. Pregnant women can change fetal movements by changing their body position, pushing their abdomen, or making sounds. Reduced fetal movements are a sign of hypoxia. It is recommended to monitor the movement carefully and go to the hospital for examination in time if there are any abnormalities.

If the decrease in fetal movement occurs in the late pregnancy, it is a normal phenomenon, especially after the baby enters the pelvis, the fetal movement will be significantly reduced. This is mainly because as the baby grows bigger, the space in the uterus becomes relatively smaller, making it more difficult for the baby to move, so you will feel a decrease in fetal movement. As long as the number of fetal movements is not too small, there is no problem. In addition, if you have frequent prenatal examinations in the later stages of pregnancy, any problems will be easily discovered. Don't worry too much.

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 fetal movement is 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 pregnant mothers should not take it lightly.

The fetal movement is generally 3-5 times per hour, and about 30-40 times in 12 hours. Under normal circumstances, the strength and frequency of fetal movements vary throughout 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. This means that the fetus has its own sleep pattern, which is called the fetal biological clock.