Fetal movement is the action produced by the fetus impacting the uterine wall when it is moving in the mother's body, and it can be clearly felt by the pregnant mother at about 16-20 weeks.
Writer: Zhang Meng
Editor: Wang Zhifeng
Finalized: Su Zihou
After the pregnant mother feels the fetal movement, she can truly be sure that the baby in her belly is real. , But sometimes the fetus moves too frequently, or the fetus does not move, they will feel very worried, for fear of any abnormalities in the fetus, some pregnant mothers even wait until the fetal movement is over before going to sleep, otherwise they feel uneasy.
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What do you know about fetal movement
Fetal movement is a barometer that reflects the health of the fetus in the mother's body. It is the only way for pregnant mothers to communicate with their babies. Therefore, it is necessary for pregnant mothers to know some related knowledge about fetal movement:
1. What is fetal movement?
Fetal movement is the action of the fetus impacting the uterine wall when the fetus moves in the mother's body. Generally, the pregnant mother can clearly feel it at about 16-20 weeks. The fetal movements include kicking, turning over, yawning, sucking fingers, A series of large and small activities such as stretching the waist, as long as it impacts the uterine wall, the pregnant mother can feel the tummy move.
For the novice pregnant mother who is pregnant for the first time, she may not be sensitive to fetal movement and can be easily confused with bowel movements, so the time of feeling is relatively late, and some can be noticed at 18 weeks of pregnancy, but there is fertility Experienced second-born mothers can usually distinguish fetal movements very well, which may be felt as early as 12 weeks, which is normal.
2. The meaning of fetal movement
If the pregnant mother only regards fetal movement as a form of entertainment for the baby, and it has no practical meaning, it would be a big mistake. In fact, it is the common physiological and psychological needs of the fetus at work.
Physiologically
The fetus has been curled up in the uterine cavity. The movement of the body and limbs is greatly restricted, and it is basically difficult to stretch out. It is also uncomfortable to maintain a fixed posture for a long time. They need proper activities to stretch their muscles and bones, not only to adjust their posture to make themselves more comfortable, but also to exercise muscle strength, which is more conducive to development.
心理上
Everyone needs to release their emotions and share the joys, sorrows, sorrows, sorrows and joys of life with their close ones. The fetus is no exception. Even if they are not yet born, they want to tell their mothers about their physical and living conditions. , Let the pregnant mother know whether the baby is healthy, whether there is any dangerous situation, fetal movement is the best way.
So fetal movement is not an unconscious fetal activity, but an important reference for reflecting the development of the fetus. When the pregnant mother finds that the fetal movement is abnormal, it may be that the baby has an accident. If timely measures are taken, the risk can be minimized
Frequent fetal movement at night is probably caused by these reasons
Normal situation The frequency of fetal movement between 8 and 12 in the morning is relatively even, and the more frequent time is around 8 to 11 in the evening, and the fetal movement is the least during 2 to 3 in the afternoon, but some pregnant mothers find that they I often feel the obvious fetal movement at night when I am about to fall asleep. What is the reason?
1. The pregnant mother’s sleeping posture affects
If the pregnant mother’s sleeping posture is not appropriate, it is very likely that the fetus in the belly will be oppressed, so the fetus feels breathless, it will Protesting through punches and kicks, pregnant mothers can adjust their sleep appropriatelyPosture, maybe the fetal movement can be relieved.
The most suitable sleeping position for pregnant mothers is to lie on the left side, which can help reduce the pressure of the veins in the lower abdominal cavity, greatly increase the blood supply of the placenta, and ensure adequate nutrition and oxygen supply to the fetus. The state of shifting the uterus to the right can be improved. Many pregnant mothers report that after changing from supine to left, the range of fetal activity is much smaller.
2. Pregnant mothers are too excited before going to bed
The preparations of pregnant mothers before going to bed also have a certain impact on fetal movement, especially if they are too excited before going to bed, they are likely to stimulate the fetus. Make them extremely active.
For example, eating too much before going to bed can easily increase blood sugar concentration, promote gastrointestinal motility, and stimulate fetal movement; blood circulation is accelerated during bathing, and the body movements are rich and wide, and the baby will be more active; and listening to music before going to bed, pregnancy Mom's mood is relaxed, the fetus will also be affected, and dance happily.
3. Pregnant mothers have a clearer perception at night
The reason why some pregnant mothers do not feel the fetal movement during the day may not be because the fetus is not active, but During the day, the environment is noisy and the work and life are cumbersome. Even if there is fetal movement, the feeling is not obvious, and the night is relatively quiet, the pregnant mother’s heart can calm down, so the fetal movement felt is clearer.
4. Fetal work and rest habits
The fetus sleeps most of the time in the belly of the pregnant mother, whether it is day or night, there is no difference for them, as long as they wake up Fetal movement may occur, so the time of fetal movement is relatively random, but at about 28 weeks of gestation, the fetus has the ability to open and close eyes, which may form the original sleep cycle.
If the baby has developed a routine of waking up in the middle of the night, the pregnant mother is likely to feel the obvious fetal movement just after falling asleep or falling asleep, but if it has entered deep sleep, feel it Not.
How to count the fetal movements
If some pregnant mothers find that the fetus is active frequently, they will be in their hearts When in doubt, is the baby calling for help? Is it possible that it is intrauterine hypoxia? Actually not necessarily, it depends on whether the fetal movement is regular.
After 28 weeks of gestation, it is best for pregnant mothers to develop the habit of counting fetal movements and record the daily activity of the fetus by themselves, focusing on these aspects:
Number of fetal movements
Fetal movements Range
Which part of the fetal movement is concentrated
Which period of time the fetal movement is most frequent
Generally speaking, the normal fetal movement is 3~5 times per hour, just record the morning and middle Data of one hour each, and then calculate the number of fetal movements in a day, if more than 30 times in 12 hours, it is normal, indicating that the fetus is well developed, if less than 10 times, it means that the fetus is abnormally developed and there is a risk of intrauterine hypoxia.
Be careful when counting fetal movements. Multiple fetal movements that occur continuously in a short period of time can only be counted as one. For example, within five minutes, if the fetus moves continuously for 2 to 3 times, it is counted only once.
Sometimes the fetus may be more active due to stimulation, but as long as the frequency of fetal movements is the same as before, there is generally no big problem. If there are fetal movements, amplitude, position, etc. In the past, there were obvious differences, suddenly becoming frequent and intense, and then suddenly stopped, you need to go to the hospital for examination immediately to rule out whether the fetus has an accident.
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