Why is fetal movement counting needed?
As the body of pregnant women changes and the fetus develops, fetal movements gradually increase and become a key issue for pregnant women. Fetal movement is an important indicator for pregnant women to determine whether fetal development is normal, and it is also an important basis for predicting fetal health. Fetal movement counting means that pregnant women regularly record and observe the number and activity of fetal movements, and determine whether the fetal movement is normal through statistics and comparison. Therefore, counting fetal movements is crucial to ensuring fetal health and safety during pregnancy.
Fetal movement counting method
There are many ways to count fetal movements, including manual counting, fetal movement monitoring, and fetal heart rate monitoring. Manual counting can be done regularly by observing and recording fetal activities such as slight trembling, slight shaking, limb or body movement, punching, kicking, etc. of the pregnant woman\’s abdomen. Pregnant women can record and compare at the same time every day, and it is recommended that the measurement time be carried out during the period when fetal activity is most active.
How to count fetal movements?
Pregnant women can choose the time period before eating, after getting up or before going to bed at night when recording to achieve more accurate results through a stable environment and physical condition. Pregnant women can observe and record the number of fetal movements within an hour, repeat it more than two times, and finally calculate the average. Generally speaking, under normal circumstances, fetal movements should be more than 3-5 times per hour. If the number of fetal movements is less than three times within 2 hours, monitoring should be carried out.
Commonly used counting methods
Commonly used counting methods include Swan-Morrow counting, Buzan counting, and deceleration counting. Among them, Swan-Morrow counting method is one of the counting methods that is widely used at present. This method requires pregnant women to record and count fetal movements at the same time every day, preferably during the period when the fetus is active. If less than 3 fetal movements occur within 1 hour, count again and pay attention to other fetal manifestations such as kicking, yawning, etc.
Conclusion
Correct fetal movement counting methods can improve pregnant women\’s awareness and understanding of the fetus, and can also detect abnormal fetal movements for timely intervention and treatment. Therefore, when counting fetal movements, pregnant women should choose a stable and quiet environment and gradually become familiar with the counting methods to ensure the accuracy of the data. Finally, I would like to remind all pregnant women that if the fetal movement is different from the normal state, timely prenatal check-up and consultation are required to ensure the healthy growth of the fetus.
