What is the normal fetal movement at six months of pregnancy? What does abnormal fetal movement indicate?

At six months of pregnancy, you can clearly hear the fetal movement. So, how much fetal movement is normal at six months of pregnancy?

What is fetal movement

Fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus in the uterine cavity that impacts the uterine wall. The fetus stretches out its hands, kicks its legs, and impacts the uterine wall in the uterus. This is fetal movement. After 4 months of pregnancy, the fetal movement can be clearly felt. Fetal movement is one of the important contents of clinical prenatal fetal monitoring technology. The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements indicate the safety of the fetus. Although there are many schemes for counting fetal movements used in clinical practice, the ideal fetal movement count and fetal movement interval have not yet been determined.

How much fetal movement is normal

The degree of fetal movement in the sixth month of pregnancy is much stronger than before. At this time, the fetus is more active and will be busy kicking and even somersaults in the belly. The pregnant mother will feel strong fetal movement. Under normal circumstances, the fetal movement is no less than 3-5 times per hour, and 30-40 times in 12 hours. However, some more active fetuses can move up to 100 times in 12 hours.

Sometimes pregnant mothers may not feel fetal movement, it is very likely that the fetus is sleeping. There is no need to worry too much. As long as you monitor the fetal movement carefully, you can summarize the pattern of fetal movement. An important task for pregnant women in 6 months of pregnancy is to count fetal movements.

The period of time when fetal movements occur frequently

1. After eating

Since the blood sugar level in the pregnant woman's body increases after consuming food, the baby also has a nutritional supply and fetal movements become more frequent.

2. When taking a bath

Pregnant women are more relaxed physically and mentally when taking a bath. This emotion will "infect" the baby, making the fetus more energetic.

3. Before going to bed at night

The baby moves more frequently before going to bed because the baby is more energetic at this time, and the pregnant woman can quietly and carefully feel the fetal movement.

4. When interacting with the fetus

Whether it is the father or the mother, there will be fetal movement response when interacting with the fetus.

5. When listening to music

External music stimulation will make the fetus active, which is a manifestation of the fetus's emotions.

What does abnormal fetal movement mean?

Sudden decrease in fetal movement

If there is a sudden decrease in fetal movement, it may be caused by a fever in pregnant women. If it is just a fever caused by a mild cold, it will not affect the fetus in the abdomen. As long as the pregnant mother drinks more water, keeps warm, eats fruits and vegetables, supplements the vitamins needed by the body, and actively adjusts. Usually, keep the indoor air fresh and pay attention to room ventilation. If it is an infectious disease or influenza, it is recommended that pregnant mothers do not delay and seek medical treatment in time.

Sudden increase in fetal movement

The sudden acceleration of fetal movement may be caused by the impact of the pregnant mother. General external force impact will not have a great impact on the fetus in the abdomen, because the fetus is protected by amniotic fluid. However, if the pregnant mother is severely impacted by external force, the amniotic fluid around the fetus can no longer protect the fetus, then the fetal movement will suddenly accelerate, and in severe cases, miscarriage and premature birth may occur. Therefore, it is recommended that pregnant mothers do not do some strenuous exercise, and do not go to crowded places to avoid bumps.

Suddenly speeds up and then stops quickly

Generally speaking, this situation is more likely to occur in the second trimester of pregnancy, and the most likely reason for this situation is early detachment of the placenta, which leads to fetal hypoxia, so the fetal movement suddenly accelerates and then stops. In this case, experts give relevant suggestions: 1. Learn to adjust your emotions, learn to relax, and live happily every day. 2. Do not go to crowded places to prevent unnecessary accidents. 3. Go to the hospital for regular check-ups and have good living habits.

Rapid fetal movement followed by a sudden cessation

If the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck or knotted, it is easy for rapid fetal movement to suddenly stop. So why does the umbilical cord get wrapped around the neck or knotted? It turns out that some babies are very active. When they can move freely in the amniotic fluid, they will roll over and over at will, and the umbilical cord will get knotted or wrapped around the neck accidentally, which will cause the baby to be deprived of oxygen.