How do you know that fetal movement is normal at 16 weeks of pregnancy?
During pregnancy, fetal movement is one of the signs of healthy growth of the baby. Around 16 weeks, the fetus begins to move regularly. For expectant mothers, how to judge whether the fetal movement is normal? The following is a detailed introduction to you from four aspects.
1. Fetal movement frequency
Usually around 16 weeks, the fetus moves more frequently and may move more than 100 times a day. But it is not that the more times the baby moves, the better. The most important thing is to pay attention to whether the fetal movements are regular. Expectant mothers can try to record the number and time of the baby\’s fetal movements to see if there is any regularity. If your baby\’s fetal movements suddenly decrease in a day or there are no fetal movements at all, you may need to go to the hospital for a check-up.
In addition, the frequency of fetal movements will also change with the changes in pregnancy. In the third trimester of pregnancy, because the baby has grown larger, the number of fetal movements will naturally decrease, but each fetal movement will be more obvious and powerful. If the expectant mother can notice these changes, she can better judge whether the fetal movement is normal.
2. Fetal movement time
The time of fetal movement is also an important basis for judging whether fetal movement is normal. Usually, the baby will react after being stimulated, which will usually show up in about 20 minutes. If the expectant mother cannot feel the baby\’s fetal movements within this time, she can try to stimulate the baby with gentle methods, such as drinking cold water or eating some sweet food, to see if the baby responds.
In addition, the timing of the baby\’s fetal movements will also change with the change of gestational age. In the early stages, your baby may only move at night, but as your pregnancy progresses, your baby will become more likely to be active during the day. Expectant mothers can try to record the time period when their baby likes to exercise in order to better observe the baby\’s movement.
3. Tire force
The strength of fetal movement is also an important basis for judging whether fetal movement is normal. Usually, early fetal movements are mild, and expectant mothers may feel some \”butterfly-like\” lightness. As the pregnancy progresses, the fetal movements will become more powerful, and the expectant mother can feel the baby\’s obvious kicking or twisting.
However, it should also be noted that the baby\’s fetal force is not always strong, and sometimes it is relatively relaxed. If the expectant mother feels that the fetal movement suddenly decreases or there is no fetal movement at all, she may need to go to the hospital for a check-up.
4. The texture of fetal movements
The texture of fetal movement mainly refers to the feeling and position of fetal movement. Improper handling will cause positioning errors for the fetus. Generally speaking, the baby\’s activities are regular, and expectant mothers can try to understand the baby\’s movement patterns. If the baby\’s usual moving position suddenly changes, such as moving from the left to the right, then you need to pay attention.
In addition, there are some factors that may affect the fetal movement felt by pregnant women, such as the position of the pregnant woman and the baby\’s sleep. Pregnant women may not be able to feel fetal movement when lying down, but they can clearly feel it when standing or sitting. Therefore, pregnant women should consider the influence of these factors when observing fetal movements.
Summary
To determine whether fetal movement is normal, you need toObserve fetal movement frequency, fetal movement time, fetal movement strength, fetal movement texture and other aspects. Your baby\’s fetal movements are regular. If you feel a sudden change in your baby\’s fetal movements or no fetal movement at all, you may need to go to the hospital for a checkup. Through the above understanding, expectant mothers can better judge whether the baby\’s fetal movements are normal, and detect problems in time to ensure the healthy growth of the baby.
