What is the feeling of fetal movement?

Pregnant mothers often feel the baby moving in their stomachs during pregnancy. This is a normal phenomenon. Starting from the second trimester, you should be able to feel the baby moving frequently. But occasionally the fetal movement speeds up. What is going on? What should you pay attention to?

What is the cause of accelerated fetal movement?

Generally, when a pregnant woman suffers severe trauma, fetal movement will accelerate.

Expert analysis of abnormal fetal movement:

Generally speaking, the fetus is protected by amniotic fluid in the pregnant woman's belly, which can reduce the impact of external forces. If the pregnant woman is accidentally hit by a slight impact, she will not be hurt. Once a severe external force hits the pregnant woman, it will cause violent fetal movement, and even cause miscarriage, premature birth, etc. If the pregnant woman has head trauma, fractures, heavy bleeding, etc., it will also cause abnormal fetal movement.

What does fetal movement feel like?

1. The feeling of the first fetal movement

If it is your first pregnancy, you will most likely feel the fetal movement for the first time at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. Since the fetus is still small and lacks strength at this time, the feeling of fetal movement is intermittent, like the flapping of a butterfly's wings. As the pregnancy progresses, you will gradually feel that the baby is becoming stronger and stronger, and the feeling of fetal movement is becoming stronger and more regular.

2. The feeling of fetal movement at 20-24 weeks of pregnancy

From this time on, the number of fetal movements will gradually increase. The second trimester is a period of very active fetal movement. The fetus keeps kicking and somersaulting in the mother's belly, and the mother can feel the fetus's movement getting stronger.

3. The feeling of fetal movement at 24-28 weeks of pregnancy

At this time, the pregnant mother may feel her stomach jumping intermittently, which is the fetus hiccuping. Now there is enough amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac of the pregnant mother, and the fetus can move freely in the uterus. In addition, the fetus can already hear external sounds at this time, so the pregnant mother may feel the fetus move suddenly from time to time due to external sound stimulation.

How to count fetal movements

Under normal circumstances, the number of fetal movements in 12 hours is generally between 30 and 100. How to count fetal movements? Expectant mothers should start monitoring fetal movements from the 28th week of pregnancy. You can record fetal movements for one hour each in the morning, noon, and evening, and then multiply the total number of fetal movements recorded in these three times by 4 to calculate the number of fetal movements in 12 hours.

For example, if the fetus moves 4 times between 8 and 9 in the morning, 3 times between 1 and 2 in the afternoon, and 4 times between 8 and 9 in the evening, the number of fetal movements in 12 hours for this pregnant woman is (4+3+4)X 4=44 times.

Urinate before counting fetal movements. Counting fetal movements requires a quiet environment and a stable mood. Take a semi-recumbent or sitting position. Do it one hour after a meal. It is generally recommended to count fetal movements at 8-9 am, 1-2 pm, and 8-9 pm.

Traditionally, counting fetal movements is done by writing or other means. In the Internet age, many apps, such as "Happy Mommy", have realized the function of recording fetal movements through mobile phone apps. The latest "fetal movement button" makes counting fetal movements very convenient. You only need to plug it into the audio port of your phone and press it once when you feel fetal movement. The software can automatically calculate the number of fetal movements and generate a historical curve.

Five situations in which pregnant women may feel frequent fetal movements

1. After eating: After eating, the blood sugar level in the pregnant mother's body increases, and the fetus also absorbs sufficient nutrients, so the fetal movement will become more frequent than before meals.

2. When taking a bath: Pregnant mothers are usually more relaxed when taking a bath. This emotion will be transmitted to the fetus. Infected by this emotion, the fetus will be more energetic and the number of fetal movements will increase.

3. Before going to bed at night: Generally speaking, the fetus moves the most at night, and at this time the pregnant mother can calm down and feel the baby's fetal movements, so she will feel that the baby moves particularly a lot.

4. When listening to music: From the second trimester, the fetus can hear the sounds of the outside world. He prefers soothing and gentle music. Under the stimulation of music, the fetus will become more active, which is also a way to convey emotions. It should be noted that pregnant mothers should not listen to music that is too strong and loud, so as to avoid adverse stimulation to the fetus and cause abnormal fetal movement.

5. When talking to the belly: Studies have shown that the fetus can hear what mom and dad are saying. When communicating with the fetus, the fetus will respond with frequent fetal movements.