We all know that pregnant women usually feel fetal movement starting from 4 months old. Fetal movement is generated by the fetus moving inside the mother's womb. At the beginning, fetal movement is not very obvious, but it will become stronger and stronger later on. Fetal movement represents the vitality of the fetus, so the mother should count fetal movement well to avoid neglecting it and not knowing about fetal hypoxia.
Low fetal movement at five months of pregnancy
After four months of pregnancy, starting from the fifth month, the mother can clearly feel the fetal movement. The fetus reaches out, kicks, and impacts the uterine wall inside the uterus, which is called fetal movement. The number of fetal movements, speed, strength, etc. indicate the safety of the fetus. Normal obvious fetal movements should not be less than 3-5 times within 1 hour, and the number of obvious fetal movements should be 30-40 times or more within 12 hours. However, due to the significant individual differences among fetuses, some fetuses can move around 100 times within 12 hours. As long as the fetal movements are regular, rhythmic, and not significantly altered, it proves that fetal development is normal. If fetal movement decreases, it is still necessary to go to the hospital for a check-up.
How to correctly count fetal movements
In fact, the frequency, speed, and strength of fetal movements can indicate the safety of the fetus. So, in daily life, it is necessary to keep track of the number of fetal movements and conduct regular monitoring and recording of fetal movements. Also, when counting the number of fetal movements, it is best for pregnant women to use the left lateral position, and the environment should be quiet. The pregnant woman's mood should be calm and her mind should be focused to ensure accurate measurement data. Also, if you maintain the same position for too long and need to change positions, don't make too much movement.
Nowadays, it is common to count the number of fetal movements in a day for one hour each time, in the morning, middle, and evening. It is best to choose 8-9 am, 1-2 pm, and 8-9 pm every day for fetal counting. Add up the three fetal movements and multiply by 4 to obtain the number of fetal movements within 12 hours. Also, it is best to count every day to ensure timely monitoring of the condition of the fetus in the mother's body. Generally speaking, the number of fetal movements within 12 hours is around 30-40, but it also varies from person to person and at different times.
At the beginning, fetal movement is relatively mild. Pregnant women can ask the doctor about the condition of the fetus and consult about its health status during prenatal check ups. If the fetal movement is regular and rhythmic, there is no need to worry too much. If there is any abnormality in the fetus in the mother's womb, it will definitely be reported to the mother through fetal movement. Therefore, mothers should pay attention to the information given to them by the baby.
