Summary: Due to individual differences in fetuses, the number and frequency of fetal movements are also different. But as long as the fetal movement is regular, rhythmic, and does not change much, it proves that the fetus is not hypoxic in the womb. Under normal circumstances, fetal movement can be felt at 16-20 weeks of pregnancy. After 28 weeks of pregnancy, each baby\’s fetal movements will have their own pattern. Therefore, expectant mothers need to count the number of fetal movements after 28 weeks of pregnancy. More than or equal to 6 times/2 hours is normal, less than 6 times/2 hours or a decrease of 50% indicates that the fetus may be hypoxic and should seek medical treatment in time. It went viral across major media outlets on the internet. At present, the hospital\’s official statement is that pregnant women have no fetal heartbeat before caesarean section.
According to media reports, the mother discovered abnormal fetal movement before she was sent to the hospital, but the mother and her family did not pay attention to it, which led to the tragedy. In this regard, experts from Changsha Anzhen Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital said that abnormal fetal movement is a danger signal that cannot be ignored. Although the causes of fetal death are complicated, if pregnant mothers pay attention to fetal movements, detect abnormalities in time, seek medical treatment in time, and take countermeasures, the danger may be averted.
Fetal movements are regular and not chaotic
Huang Minghui, director of the obstetrics department of Changsha Anzhen Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, said that due to individual differences in fetuses, the number and frequency of fetal movements are also different. But as long as the fetal movement is regular, rhythmic, and does not change much, it proves that the fetus is not hypoxic in the womb. Under normal circumstances, fetal movement can be felt at 16-20 weeks of pregnancy. After 28 weeks of pregnancy, each baby\’s fetal movements will have their own pattern. Therefore, expectant mothers need to count the number of fetal movements after 28 weeks of pregnancy. More than or equal to 6 times/2 hours is normal, less than 6 times/2 hours or a decrease of 50% indicates that the fetus may be hypoxic and should seek medical treatment in time.
\”Normal fetal movement means that the fetus is not hypoxic in the uterus.\” Huang Minghui explained, \”Once the fetus is hypoxic in the uterus, abnormal fetal movement will occur: fetal movement is frequent, or fetal movement is reduced or even disappears.\”
Abnormal fetal movement, severe stillbirth
Pregnant women\’s physical discomfort, emotions, external noise, pregnant women falling, etc. can all cause changes in fetal movement. Huang Minghui reminds pregnant women that if fetal movement disappears within 24 hours, the fetal heartbeat will disappear, and fetal death will occur. At this time, even if the pregnant woman is admitted to the hospital urgently, the fetus cannot be saved. Therefore, if a pregnant woman feels abnormal fetal movement, she should seek medical treatment immediately without delay.