Fetal movement, from its literal meaning, refers to the movement of the fetus in the pregnant woman's belly. Generally, from the 4th month of pregnancy, pregnant women can feel fetal movement. But different pregnant women have different fetal movements. Some have a long duration of fetal movement, some have a short duration, some have intense fetal movement, and some do not feel much. So, is 15 minutes of fetal movement normal?
Frequent or insufficient fetal movements should be noted by parents. But fetal movements of more than ten minutes are also a common situation. As long as the pregnant woman does not feel any discomfort, generally speaking, there are no problems with the baby and it is a normal phenomenon. Pregnant women should pay attention to their fetal movements, and if they feel abnormal fetal movements, they should go to the hospital for examination.
Generally speaking, pregnant women can take one hour each during the three time periods of morning, noon, and evening. If the baby's fetal movement is not less than 3-5 times per hour, it is considered normal, that is, the 12 hour fetal movement is between 30-40 times. But there are also a few mischievous and active babies, and when there are too many pregnant women, there will be more, which is also normal. As long as there is a stable rhythm in every fetal movement, expectant mothers can rest assured.
After eating and before going to bed are periods of frequent fetal movements. After meals, mothers' blood sugar levels increase, and babies absorb some nutrients, making them full of vitality. As a result, fetal movements become more frequent and last longer. Babies are more excited at night and do not feel sleepy. In addition, due to the quietness of the night, if babies move a little, mothers will feel it clearly, so they will feel frequent fetal movements before going to bed.
If a pregnant woman has less than 20 fetal movements within 12 hours, the baby is usually at risk of hypoxia. This requires expectant mothers to constantly pay attention to changes in fetal movement. When abnormal fetal movement is detected, such as too few or too many times, weak fetal movement, or severe fetal movement, timely medical examination should be sought.
