At 32 weeks of pregnancy, expectant mothers are probably also very excited. However, regardless of excitement, it is important to carefully count fetal movements, as fetal movements are not only a way for the fetus to communicate with the expectant mother, but also a reflection of the fetus's physical condition. So, how many fetal movements are considered normal at 32 weeks?
How many normal fetal movements are there at 32 weeks
Normally, pregnant women can start feeling fetal movement between 18-20 weeks of pregnancy. By 28-32 weeks, fetal movement becomes more frequent, but there will be a decline by 37-38 weeks of pregnancy. Every morning and evening, expectant mothers can count fetal movements while resting. If it is 3-5 times per hour, and the number of obvious fetal movements reaches 30-40 times or more within 12 hours, it indicates that the fetus is healthy and normal fetal movements.
Is frequent fetal movement normal at 32 weeks
Some expectant mothers may experience frequent fetal movements, especially at night when the movements are even more intense and they can't sleep. Is this normal? In fact, at 32 weeks, fetal movement is at its peak and may be more frequent, but if it follows the normal frequency of fetal movement, there should be no problem.
However, due to the different growth and development of each fetus, some fetuses may experience around 100 fetal movements within 12 hours. In fact, if fetal movement is regular, the development of the fetus in the expectant mother's uterus is sound. Frequent fetal movements are due to the fact that at 32 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus needs more space to move, but the uterus itself is so small, making it appear frequent and powerful.
However, if there is frequent and irregular fetal movement, attention should be paid to whether it is fetal hypoxia, and a check-up can be done at the hospital.
32 week fetal movement in males and females
Some people say that it is possible to determine whether a fetus is male or female based on 32 weeks of fetal movement. Is this true? In fact, the gender of the fetus cannot be determined solely by fetal movement. In addition, methods such as guessing the gender of a fetus based on the shape of the expectant mother's belly and dietary preferences during pregnancy also lack scientific basis.
At present, ultrasound can accurately determine the gender of a fetus, but there are clear regulations in our country that prohibit the use of ultrasound to determine the gender of a fetus. Therefore, it is recommended that expectant mothers should not make random guesses about whether the fetus is male or female. The most important thing is the health of the fetus, so it is still necessary to persist in fetal movements.
