Fetal movement, as the name suggests, refers to the movement of the fetus, and frequent fetal movement is a common phenomenon during pregnancy. What should be done if there is frequent fetal movement at 32 weeks of pregnancy, which is considered late pregnancy? What are the precautions to be taken when counting fetal movements? Next, the editor will provide a detailed introduction to this aspect for everyone.
What to do if there is frequent fetal movement at 32 weeks
Fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus within the uterus. Generally, pregnant women can feel fetal movement on their own starting from 4 months of pregnancy, reaching its peak from 7 months to 9 months of pregnancy, with up to 130 movements per day. It is recommended that expectant mothers closely monitor the fetal movement. Counting fetal movements can be done by choosing an independent position on the left side and not eating anything sweet before counting fetal movements.
What are the things to pay attention to when counting fetal movements
1. Counting fetal movements should be done three times a day in the morning, noon, and evening (timed, counting after meals today and tomorrow as well. There is a significant difference in the number of fetal movements before and after meals, and not following the time period can affect the accuracy of fetal movements).
2. The normal frequency of fetal movement is 3-5 times per hour. Add up the number of fetal movements in the morning, middle, and evening and multiply by 4 to obtain the 12 hour fetal movement count.
3. Normal fetal movement is within the normal range of 30-40 times. There are two peak periods of fetal movement in a day, one from 7-9 pm and the other from 11 pm to early morning, with the lowest in the morning. If pregnant women are busy with work, they can also only have fetal movements for a few hours at night.
Normal fetal movement indicates good placental function, sufficient oxygen supply to the fetus, healthy fetal development, and a happy life in the uterus. If the fetal movement is less than 20 times within 12 hours, or less than 3 times within 1 hour, it often indicates the possibility of fetal hypoxia, and pregnant mothers should not take it lightly. Fetal movement is generally 3-5 times per hour, and fetal movement is about 30-40 times within 12 hours.
Due to significant individual differences in fetal development, some fetuses can move around 100 times within 12 hours. As long as the fetal movements are regular, rhythmic, and have little variation, it proves that fetal development is normal. At 32 weeks of pregnancy, fetal movement is very frequent, which may be caused by the fetus being more active. However, further examination and appropriate oxygen therapy can be considered to improve the condition.
The above is some content about what to do if there is frequent fetal movement at 32 weeks that the editor has introduced to you. I believe that friends have gained a new understanding of this aspect after listening to the editor's introduction. In fact, this phenomenon is quite normal. Pregnant women should not be overly nervous, just be calm. If you are really worried, go to the hospital and see a doctor.
