Fetal movement timetable during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a very important period in a woman\’s life and a critical period for the health of the mother and fetus. Fetal movement during pregnancy is an important reflection of the condition of the fetus. Pregnant women need to understand the pattern of fetal movement in order to detect problems and take measures in time. The following is a detailed explanation of the fetal movement schedule during pregnancy from four aspects: different stages of pregnancy, fetal movement frequency, fetal movement intensity and factors affecting it.
Different stages of pregnancy
Pregnancy can be divided into three stages, namely before 12 weeks, 12-28 weeks and after 28 weeks. The timing and frequency of fetal movements vary at different stages.
Before 12 weeks, the size of the fetus is small and the range of fetal movement is limited. Most pregnant women can hardly feel fetal movement. When inspecting the fetus, around the 16th to 22nd cycle of pregnancy, the fetus begins to move regularly. While the fetus moves, phenomena such as fetal position movement and amniotic fluid fluctuations may also occur.
From 12 to 28 weeks, the fetus enlarges and its range of activities increases. During this period, the fetal movements are stronger and more obvious, and the fetus tosses around for a longer time. Sometimes there will be activities such as turning over and jumping. Pregnant women will feel about 10 or more times a day. Fetal movement.
After 28 weeks, due to the increase in fetal size, the range of activities is limited, and the time and frequency of fetal movements are relatively reduced. However, the intensity and amplitude of fetal movements will be stronger and stronger than in the first two stages, and the angle and direction of fetal movements will also change. Becoming more diverse, while the fetal position is also relatively fixed.
Fetal movement frequency
The frequency of fetal movements is also different at different stages of pregnancy.
In the first trimester, fetal movements are less and many pregnant mothers don’t feel much. Generally, after 20 weeks of pregnancy, pregnant women can feel fetal movements, and the number of fetal movements is about 10 times. Fetal movements are more frequent in the second trimester and occur multiple times a day, especially in the afternoon and evening. In the third trimester of pregnancy, the number of fetal movements per day decreases, but the amplitude and intensity of fetal movements increase.
Pregnant women should pay attention to recording the number and time of fetal movements. If the number of fetal movements decreases or suddenly stops for a long time, they should contact the doctor in time for further examination.
Fetal movement intensity
The intensity of fetal movements during pregnancy is related to the development and health of the fetus. At different stages, the intensity of fetal movement also varies. In the early stages of pregnancy, due to the small size of the fetus, fetal movements are not strong enough and can easily be ignored or felt irregular. By the 2nd to 3rd month, the size of the fetus gradually increases, and fetal movements are more common.
In the middle and late stages of pregnancy, the size of the fetus increases, and fetal movements also increase and intensify. The range and intensity of fetal movements become larger and larger, sometimes accompanied by a \”croaking\” sound from the fetus or changes in the fetal position.
Influence of factors
The frequency and intensity of fetal movements during pregnancy are affected by many factors. A pregnant woman\’s posture, environment, emotions, diet, physical activity, etc. will all affect fetal movement during pregnancy. Pregnant women will also feel the gastrointestinal movement of the fetus after eating, and obvious fetal movements will often appear for a period of time after eating.
In addition, maternal habits such as smoking, drinking, drinking strong tea and coffee, and eating spicy dishes may also affect the frequency and intensity of fetal movements in pregnant women.
