When will the fetus move? What should the frequency of fetal movement be?

Everyone must have heard of fetal movement in life, but do you understand it? Today, let's learn about it together. How old are the fetuses and what is the frequency of fetal movement? Let's learn together with the editor.

Fetal movement refers to the active movement of the fetus in the mother's womb, such as breathing, opening the mouth, rolling, etc. It can be said that fetal movement is the best proof that the mother feels the baby's life signs. Fetal movement is like a bond between the mother and the baby, which can express the growth and development of the fetus. In fact, in the early stages of pregnancy, the embryo is still small, and pregnant women cannot feel fetal movement. Only through B-ultrasound can the subtle movements of the fetus be seen. Expectant mothers can generally feel more obvious fetal movement around 5 months of pregnancy, but the specific time varies from person to person. Some mothers may feel the first fetal movement as early as 16 or 17 weeks, and some mothers may feel the first fetal movement a little later, around 20 weeks, which is normal.

After 4 months of pregnancy, that is, from the 5th month onwards, the mother can clearly feel the movement of the fetus. The fetus stretches out its hands, kicks its legs, and hits the uterine wall in the uterus. This is fetal movement. The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements indicate the safety of the fetus. Normal and obvious fetal movements are no less than 3 to 5 times per hour, and more than 30 to 40 times in 12 hours. However, due to the large individual differences between fetuses, some fetuses can move about 100 times in 12 hours. As long as the fetal movement is regular, rhythmic, and does not change much, it proves that the fetal development is normal. Normal fetal movement means that the placenta is functioning well, the oxygen delivered to the fetus is sufficient, the fetus is growing and developing soundly in the uterus, and is moving happily.

If this is your first pregnancy, you may feel your baby move for the first time around 18 to 20 weeks. The movements may be subtle at first, like the fluttering of a butterfly's wings. Over time, you'll feel your baby's movements become stronger and more regular. As your baby grows, you'll feel his kicks and punches, and the movements will become more powerful.

How to count the number of fetal movements?

Count fetal movements in the morning, noon and evening, one hour each time. It is normal if the fetal movement is no less than 3-5 times per hour and the number of obvious fetal movements is more than 30-40 times in 12 hours. Counting fetal movements is the most important self-detection method during pregnancy. Generally, we require counting fetal movements at relatively fixed times, such as morning, noon and evening. Count for one hour each time.