Is it normal for the fetus to move frequently in the third trimester

In the third trimester of pregnancy, the fetal development has become quite mature, and at this time it is almost time to give birth, and the fetus will become more and more frequent when it moves in the mother's womb, and the amplitude will become larger and larger, so is it normal for the fetus to move frequently in the third trimester? What is the cause of frequent fetal movements in the third trimester?

What is the cause of frequent fetal movements in the third trimester.

Frequent fetal movements in the third trimester of pregnancy, i.e. 30 or more than or equal to 12 hours or 4 hours are normal, and expectant mothers do not need to worry too much at this time. In fact, normal pregnant women should begin to consciously move at 20 weeks of pregnancy, and with the increase of gestational age, fetal movements will gradually increase, and it is a big peak at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy, but it should be noted that fetal movements will gradually decrease after 38 weeks of pregnancy. Due to individual fetal differences, some fetuses can move about 100 times in 12 hours, but less than 20 times means that the fetus has intrauterine hypoxia.

Depending on the time of day, the number of fetal movements varies. In general, there are more late movements and fewer in the morning. Especially at night before going to bed, the fetus moves the most, because the fetus is more energetic at this time.

Therefore, when the expectant mother self-measures the number of fetal movements, the number of fetal movements in the morning, noon and evening should be calculated separately, each time for 1 hour, and then the sum of the 3 counts is multiplied by 4, which is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours.

How to count fetal movements in the third trimester.

Usually the obstetrician will advise the expectant mother to count the fetal movements every day from the 28th week of pregnancy to understand the condition of the fetus. However, expectant mothers need to be reminded that the number and amplitude of fetal movements will vary greatly from one fetus, and the most important thing is to find the pattern of fetal movements of their own fetus. If counting movements makes you nervous, then the expectant mother should not count so often.

There are two ways for expectant mothers to count fetal movements:

1. Count 3 times a day, and count the number of fetal movements in 1 hour each time.

Morning, noon, and evening each choose a fixed time to count. Sit down, with your feet elevated, or on your left side, with your hands on your stomach, for 1 hour. Prepare the paper, feel the fetal movement once, and make a mark.

Add the number of movements measured 3 times before bedtime, and then multiply by 4 to get the number of movements in 12 hours. The number of movements you have in 12 hours should generally be around 30 to 40 times. If you are an expectant mother with frequent fetal movements, the number of fetal movements may reach about 100 in 12 hours.

2. Count 1 time a day, and count the number of fetal movements for 1 hour each time.

Choose a time of day when your baby's movements are more active, and try to count them at the same time every day. Sit down, with your feet elevated, or on your left side, with your hands on your stomach, for 1 hour. Prepare the paper, feel the fetal movement for 1 time, and make a mark.

Pregnant women must learn to count the specific methods of fetal movements, so that they can count the fetal movements at home, generally speaking, there is no problem if the fetal movements are more regular, if the fetal movements have been more frequent, but suddenly become very few, then it is necessary for expectant mothers to pay enough attention, and must actively check to determine what is going on.

What is the cause of frequent fetal movements in the third trimester. Frequent fetal movements in the third trimester may be normal, but it is also necessary to be alert to fetal intrauterine hypoxia, fetal distress and other diseases, and pregnant women should learn to distinguish and avoid fetal accidents.

Fetal movement is the physical activity of the fetus, pregnant women can often feel fetal movement at about 20 weeks of pregnancy, and gradually increase with the growth of pregnancy time, gradually regular after 28 weeks of pregnancy, reach a peak at 32 and 34 weeks of pregnancy, and gradually decrease after 38 weeks of pregnancy. Fetal movements are more active at night and in the afternoon, and fetal movements disappear during the fetal sleep cycle, which generally lasts 20 to 40 minutes, and the fetal movement cycle is also 20 to 40 minutes. After 28 weeks of pregnancy (that is, the third trimester), the normal number of fetal movements is 10 times for 2 hours, if the fetal fetal movements in the third trimester have been frequent, and no abnormalities are found in each prenatal examination, that is, the fetus is more active, which is normal, and there is no need to worry too much.

If the fetal movement is relatively peaceful, and the fetal movement is sudden and frequent, it may be the early stage of fetal intrauterine hypoxia, and it is necessary to go to the hospital in time to exclude fetal intrauterine hypoxia fetal intrauterine distress.

This content was reviewed by Zhang Liju, Chief Physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University.

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I think it may be because the child is about to be born, it may be because the child's physical condition is not very good, and it may also be because the physical fitness is too poor, and it may also be because the body lacks some trace elements, and it may even be because the child's development is not very good.

Pregnancy fetal movement is a very common thing, but many pregnant mothers will have obvious fetal movements when they reach the third trimester, and frequent fetal movements will always be a little panicked, why? The following will share with you what are the causes of frequent fetal movements in the third trimester.

Fetal movements occur when the fetus collides with the endometrium in the cervix, and the frequency and speed of fetal movements are related to the baby's growth and development. Under normal circumstances, the fetal movement should be at least 3 times in an hour, and the fetal movement should be at least 30 times in 12 hours, and the active baby is likely to achieve 100 fetal movements.

Expectant mothers can distinguish the baby's physical condition according to the frequency and amplitude of fetal movements. If you find that your baby's movements are not regular, it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.

1.Pregnant mothers are more concentrated

In general, fetal movements are unlikely to be significant during the day, and they are more active at night. Since pregnant mothers are likely to be busy in broad daylight, it is not easy to care about fetal movements. At night, there is nothing to do, the mood is better, and the fetal movement seems to be more frequent.

2.Fetal and baby-themed activities have increased

In the case of late pregnancy, the baby is very active, especially the baby continues to expand, the intraabdominal space is not large, and the baby's simple operation can be recognized by the pregnant mother. For example, playing with the fetal umbilical cord, sucking fingers, and even large human fitness exercises, expectant mothers can feel the endless posture of the baby in the abdomen.

3.Fetal intrauterine hypoxia

In addition to the above three reasons, this situation is important for pregnant mothers to pay attention to, sometimes the baby often moves in the abdomen, due to discomfort, suddenly terminate the fetal movement, it is likely to be due to the fetus intrauterine hypoxia. Especially for babies with fetal umbilical cord around the neck in the early stage, certain attention should be paid in the middle and late stages, which can easily lead to this situation.

All in all, frequent fetal movements in pregnancy are not necessarily bad news, just by grasping the pattern of fetal movements, you can make a reasonable judgment. Within a reasonable range of changes, there is basically no problem, if it is not within the range, we must pay attention to it, go to the hospital in time to check, and prevent it from happening.

The fetal movements are indeed very frequent, because the baby is about to be born. These reasons are that the child's activities are more frequent, the child's size is larger, the child is about to give birth, and the interaction with the mother is more frequent, which will be affected by the mother.

It is very likely that the mother is very busy during the day, and then she is generally very idle at night, so she is particularly concerned about this fetal movement. It may also be because of the lack of oxygen in the baby's uterus, or it may be because the baby is more active, the baby is particularly healthy, and the activities are particularly frequent.

Fetal movements are particularly frequent, which is also normal, which may be related to some sounds from the outside world, or may be related to the mother's body, or may be related to the behavior and habits of pregnant women, or related to the usual activities of pregnant women. It is also related to the emotions of pregnant women.