What is fetal movement
During pregnancy, the fetus moves more and more frequently. This is fetal movement. The development of the fetus during pregnancy is a complex process. In the mother\’s body, the fetus will continue to grow and develop, accompanied by increasingly obvious fetal movements, which brings great joy to the mother\’s body.
Time of fetal movement during pregnancy
The time when the mother can feel fetal movement during pregnancy is around 16 weeks of pregnancy. When the fetus is not yet full term, fetal movement is an important subject. Usually around 20 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus is swinging enough, and the mother can also feel the fetus\’ movements at this time. The mother will also notice that as the fetus grows, the fetal movements will become more frequent.
The difference between men and women in fetal movement
The movement of the fetus is determined by the fetus itself. The fetal movement that the mother can feel does not prove whether the fetus is a boy or a girl. Some people believe that fetal movements can be used to infer the gender of the fetus, but this is obviously unreliable. More scientific data shows that there is no direct relationship between fetal movement and gender.
The meaning of fetal movement
Fetal movement is a manifestation of the rhythmic movement of the fetus in the mother\’s body and is also one of the main observation indicators of fetal development during pregnancy.
Fetal movement monitoring standards
When monitoring fetal movements, you need to pay attention to the following criteria. First, the intensity of fetal movements needs to continue to increase; second, the frequency of fetal movements should gradually increase from the 20th week of pregnancy; finally, the duration of fetal movements needs to be gradually shortened.
The importance of observing fetal movements
Timely observation of fetal movements can help pregnant women understand the growth and development of the fetus. If abnormal fetal movements are found, pregnant women can find a doctor in time for prenatal check-up. If necessary, ensure the health of the fetus through B-ultrasound examination or monitoring of fetal heart rate.
How to deal with abnormal fetal movement
If a pregnant woman\’s fetus suddenly stops moving, or there are very abnormal fetal movements, such as an abnormal increase or decrease in fetal movement, or she feels that the fetus is beating incorrectly in her belly, etc., she needs to go to the hospital for examination immediately. Pregnant women must go to the doctor regularly during pregnancy to avoid unnecessary risks due to omissions.
Factors affecting fetal movement
During pregnancy, the frequency and intensity of fetal movements may be affected by a variety of factors. Here are some factors that may affect fetal movements.
Fetal factors
Sometimes the fetus\’ own condition, such as a developmental defect or congenital disease, may affect its movement. In addition, some fetuses may be different in gender, weight, size, development time, etc., and therefore respond differently to fetal movements. For underborn fetuses with low fetal movement frequency, they should go to a medical institution for examination and treatment in time.
Maternal factors
A pregnant woman\’s own physical condition will also have a certain impact on the frequency and intensity of fetal movements. For example, factors such as chronic disease, overeating, smoking and alcoholism may affect the fetal nervous system development and mobility. For older pregnant women, the function of their uterus will also be affected.
Wrong concept of fetal movement
\”The more frequent fetal movements, the healthier.\” This is an old concept. Standards in any unit of measurement cannot be used to assess fetal health because there is no scientific basis for this.
Misunderstanding of fetal movement frequency
Fetal movement is a reflection of the internal condition of the fetus, not the body of the pregnant woman. Fetal movement is different from physiological indicators such as respiration, body temperature, and blood pressure, so there is no unified standard. The frequency of fetal movements generally occurs between 13 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. As the size of the fetus increases, the frequency of fetal movements gradually decreases.
Misunderstanding of fetal movement intensity
The intensity of fetal movement cannot be used as a criterion for \”excellent health\”. It is different from muscle movement and force production, and is a completely different self-control movement. Even if the fetal movement intensity is very weak, it does not prove that the fetus is in worse health.
Misunderstandings about fetal movements and baby’s gender
The sex of the baby has nothing to do with fetal movements. Gender is determined by genes and is not affected by fetal movements or other factors. The fetal movement that a pregnant woman feels during pregnancy will lead her to make certain guesses about the gender of her baby, but this is ridiculous.
Summary
Fetal movement during pregnancy is an important physiological phenomenon of the fetus, which is closely related to the growth and development of the fetus. Pregnant women need to pay attention to fetal movement at all times. If they find abnormal fetal movement, they need to go to a medical institution for examination in time. The frequency and intensity of fetal movements are not comparable. Please do not mislead yourself with old ideas and be responsible for your own health and that of your fetus.
