When does fetal movement begin? Too little fetal movement should be treated with caution

Fetal movement is a wonderful bond between mother and baby, which feels sweet and warm. Before feeling fetal movement, mothers always worry about whether the baby is doing well in the belly? Or they worry that the baby suddenly has no heartbeat. After feeling fetal movement, mothers feel more at ease! So, what kind of fetal movement is normal?

Most pregnant women will start to feel fetal movement around 18 to 20 weeks. If the pregnant mother is pregnant with her second child, she may feel fetal movement earlier. If the pregnant mother still does not feel fetal movement at 24 weeks of pregnancy, she should consult a medical staff and receive examination.

Generally speaking, as the fetus grows, the fetal movement will become more and more obvious and regular. At first, you may feel like your stomach and intestines moving, or like a little goldfish swimming in your belly. After the second trimester, the fetal movement will become more and more obvious and strong. Of course, every baby has a different personality. Some babies are more active and have stronger fetal movements, while some babies are more gentle and have milder movements. Mothers don't need to worry too much, as long as you feel the fetal movement and the frequency is normal.

Some pregnant mothers may worry that the fetus may be moving frequently because the umbilical cord is wrapped around its neck. In fact, excessive fetal movement does not mean that there is something wrong with the fetus. Instead, it is often just a sign that the fetus is active and excited. Pregnant mothers do not need to worry.

Many years ago, it was recommended that pregnant mothers count their baby's movements. However, there is no longer any evidence to support this practice. This is because it is difficult to count the baby's movements correctly. Sometimes the baby moves in a series, and sometimes the baby moves intermittently. In addition, pregnant mothers may be distracted by work and fail to notice the baby's movements. Adding the word "counting" can also cause a lot of unnecessary anxiety.

However, too little fetal movement may mean that something is wrong with the fetus. Generally speaking, the fetus will move about 10 times within two hours. If it is less than this frequency, it means that the fetal movement is too little, and pregnant mothers should continue to closely monitor the fetal movement. Pregnant mothers can sit or lie down, in a static state, and it will be easier to pay attention to the fetal movement without too much noise around them. If you still can't feel the baby's movement within 2 hours, please go to the hospital as soon as possible.