Why do some pregnant mothers have strong fetal movements, while others don’t feel much?

Fetal movement is the first important manifestation of a child's life, which is very meaningful to pregnant mothers. Generally, pregnant mothers can feel fetal movement when they are four and a half months old. Pregnant mothers can judge whether there are any abnormalities in the fetus in the mother's uterus based on fetal movements.

Every pregnant mother’s physical condition and fetal development are different. Some pregnant mothers have stronger fetal movements, while others don’t feel much. Why is this?

1. Fetal development

The development of each fetus is different. During pregnancy, if the pregnant mother has a good appetite and eats regularly and nutritiously, the fetus will absorb more nutrients and develop faster. Some pregnant mothers have a loss of appetite due to pregnancy reactions during pregnancy, resulting in poor absorption of the fetus. The fetus is smaller, so its strength will naturally be weaker, and the fetal movement will be less obvious.

2. Baby’s personality characteristics

Everyone’s personality characteristics are different. Of course, the fetus also has its own personality. Some fetuses are impatient and want to eat immediately when they are hungry and drink water immediately when they are thirsty. If she is not satisfied, she will lose her temper, kick her mother in the stomach, and roll over. And some babies are relatively gentle. Even if they are hungry or have any other dissatisfaction, they will only gently remind the mother to stretch, so the pregnant mother's feelings are not very obvious!

3. Belly fat thickness of pregnant mothers

Some pregnant mothers are fatter, have thicker belly fat, and have smaller fetuses. It may be more difficult for pregnant mothers to feel fetal movement due to intrauterine activity. Some pregnant mothers have a thin fat layer on their belly, making it relatively easy to feel fetal movement.

4. Abnormalities occur

When a pregnant mother’s body experiences abnormalities, fetal movements will also be abnormal. For example, if a pregnant mother has a fever, high body temperature will cause insufficient blood supply to the uterus and placenta, resulting in abnormal fetal movement. Sometimes the pregnant mother's belly is hit and the mother's body feels uncomfortable, which can cause abnormal fetal movements. If there is a problem with the fetus itself, it will also lead to abnormal fetal movements. For example, the umbilical cord around the neck, abnormal amniotic fluid, placental abruption, etc. can cause fetal hypoxia, thus causing abnormal fetal movements!

Under normal circumstances, the number of fetal movements is calculated on an hourly basis. A fetus with 30-40 fetal movements within 12 hours will develop better. If the number of fetal movements is less than 20, the fetus may be in trouble. Pregnant mothers should pay attention to hypoxia. If you find that the fetus has very rapid fetal movements, it may be that the fetus has sent out a distress signal. Pregnant mothers should pay attention to go to the hospital for examination. If it is too late, they need to call 120 for emergency treatment in time!

Hello, I am very happy to answer your question. Fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus in the uterine cavity that impacts the uterine wall. The fetus reaches out, kicks, and impacts the uterine wall in the uterus. This is fetal movement. . After about 5 months of pregnancy, you can clearly feel the movement of the fetus.

Fetal movement is one of the important contents in clinical prenatal fetal monitoring technology. The number, speed and strength of fetal movements indicate the safety of the fetus. Although there are various protocols for counting fetal movements that are used clinically, the ideal fetal movement counting and fetal movement intervals have not yet been determined.

Pregnant women who are pregnant for the first time may feel fetal movement for the first time around 18 to 20 weeks. The fetal movement was vague at first, like a butterfly flapping its wings. Slowly, the fetal movements became more and more vigorous and regular.

Since the thickness and tightness of each pregnant mother’s belly are different, and everyone’s sensitivity is also different, the feeling is also different, and there is no way to unify it. As long as the fetal movements are normal and the prenatal checkup is normal, you can rest assured to raise your baby.

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In fact, the fetus has been moving continuously since it was very young, but the fetus was too small at that time and the pregnant mother could not feel it. So what is fetal movement? Fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus in the uterine cavity that impacts the uterine wall. After 4 months of pregnancy, you can clearly feel the movement of the fetus. But when you feel it and the degree of fetal movement are closely related to many factors.

1. The thickness of the fat layer in pregnant women.

Take myself as an example. I am very thin. Before I got pregnant, there was basically no excess fat around my waist. I weighed about 95 pounds. The first time I felt fetal movement was around 15 weeks, I felt a bubbling feeling somewhere in my abdomen, and it was beating regularly from time to time. Later, it became more and more obvious, and I realized it was fetal movement. When the four-dimensional scan was done, the doctor happened to be doing a color ultrasound, and the child was kicked hard. The doctor suddenly felt very interesting and said: "Your belly is very thin, with very little fat layer. You must have felt fetal movement very early. Go to the third trimester of pregnancy." You may touch her hands and feet later, so pay attention to how you feel." I suddenly felt inexplicably happy.

2. The child’s personality.

During prenatal check-ups, I often hear different pregnant mothers ask, why does the baby never like to move? Some pregnant mothers ask, why does the baby move so much? The doctor explained patiently: "Each child is different, and the child's personality is also different. Just like our adults, some are quiet and some are active. Don't compare the amount of fetal movement with others, just compare it with others. Compared with yourself, as long as it’s not too much or too little on one day, it doesn’t matter if you keep moving more or less.” After hearing this, the pregnant mothers were relieved.

3. Gestational age.

Fetal movement is slowly felt from 4 to 5 months, and many pregnant mothers may not even feel it until 19 or 20 weeks. The most frequent period is between 28 and 34 weeks, with some punches and kicks, some bulges, etc. After 34 weeks, because the fetus has grown to a large size, the relative space for movement in the uterus is smaller. In this way, fetal movement will also feel reduced. Pregnant mothers should not worry too much.

4. The baby’s position in the womb.

Since the baby's body is turned toward the spine, the pregnant mother may feel that the fetal movement is weaker. On the contrary, if the baby's body is facing the belly, the fetal movement may be very obvious.

5. In addition to the above factors, the amount of amniotic fluid in the pregnant mother and the time of day will also affect the strength of fetal movement.

Regardless of whether the fetal movement is more or less, as long as the pregnant mother is normal, she does not need to worry too much. Each fetus has its own biological clock and activity time. Normal fetal sleep does not last for a long time and will wake up every 40-60 minutes. Pregnant mothers can pay attention to their baby's biological clock. In short, in the third trimester of pregnancy, you still need to pay attention to monitoring the baby's fetal movements. If there is any abnormality, go to the hospital immediately. May all babies be born safely!

So why do some mothers have very strong fetal movements during pregnancy, while others have very little movement?

In fact, during pregnancy, it is difficult to use accurate numbers to summarize when fetal movement occurs, when it is most frequent, and under what circumstances it is more stable, because the occurrence and amount of fetal movement completely depend on the pregnant mother. Physical condition during pregnancy, actual gestational age and the development status of the fetus in the abdomen. Therefore, expectant mothers should not be too anxious or worried. While treating it with a normal attitude, you also need to be confident and cautious about other special situations.

What is fetal movement?

Fetal movement refers to the small movements of the fetus hitting the uterine wall when moving in the uterine cavity. For example, the fetus reaches out, kicks or hits the uterine wall in the uterus.

Under normal circumstances, pregnant mothers will feel obvious fetal movements at 28 weeks of pregnancy, but some pregnant mothers will vaguely feel early fetal movements before 18 weeks of pregnancy, especially in the dead of night. To be more obvious, there are some expectant mothers who only experience fetal movement after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Everyone's physical condition is different and the early fetal movements are also different. However, the fetal movement that can be clearly felt is basically after 28 weeks of pregnancy. After 28 weeks of pregnancy, fetal movement will occur. It will gradually become more regular! Therefore, expectant mothers should understand that even if you do not feel fetal movement temporarily, it does not mean that the fetus in your belly is not moving, so there is no need to worry too much.

Normal obvious fetal movements are no less than 3 to 5 times in 1 hour, and the number of obvious fetal movements in 12 hours is basically more than 30 to 40 times, but individual differences in fetuses are not excluded. Sex, some fetuses can move about 100 times in 12 hours. Therefore, the number of fetal movements is not a fixed and exact number. However, during the 28th to 38th week of pregnancy, most fetuses have very active fetal movements. The fetal movements are generally regular and rhythmic, and the changes will not be obvious. If abnormal fetal movements occur, seek medical attention immediately. So what are the characteristics of fetal movements at different stages?

First, the first feeling of fetal movement is at 18 and 20 weeks of pregnancy:

At this time, you will feel the fetal movement vaguely for the first time, but because the fetus is still small and has limited strength, the feeling of fetal movement is often If it is there or not, it is as light and gentle as the flapping wings of a small butterfly. It is difficult to detect if you are careless.

Second, 20 and 24 weeks of pregnancy:

This is already the second trimester, so fetal movement is also a very active period. The little guy kicks and somersaults in the pregnant mother's belly. Sometimes she will be punched and kicked, making her look like a lively little cutie. At this time, the pregnant mother can clearly feel the strong fetal movement.

Third, 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy:

At this time, the pregnant mother may find that her stomach is jumping intermittently. Don't worry, it is the little one hiccupping. Because there is enough amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac of the pregnant mother to allow the baby to move freely in the womb. In addition, the development of the fetal voice has also matured at this time, and it can fully hear external sounds. If the external sounds are too loud and stimulate the fetus in the abdomen, it will suddenly move or bulge. This also reflects that pregnant mothers must pay attention to the surrounding environment at this stage and not go to places that are too noisy.

Generally starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, the fetus can develop a relatively regular rhythm of life. It will have its own sleep and wake time clock. I want to understand and record the fetus. To determine the pattern of fetal movements, it is generally necessary to start checking the fetal movements from the 28th week of pregnancy and keep counting the fetal movements every day.

Fourth, 29-32 weeks of pregnancy:

Pregnant mothers can now feel fetal movement very clearly. Fetal movement will reach its peak around 32 weeks of pregnancy. The frequency of fetal movements of the little one has increased significantly, and the patterns of fetal movements have also become diverse. For example, the left and right sides of the pregnant mother's belly will bulge from time to time.

Fifth, 33 and 36 weeks of pregnancy:

Entering the third trimester of pregnancy, as the baby’s head continues to decline, until it enters the basin, mommy can feel her using her little arms. and calves to poke their own stomachs, and also kick the pregnant mother's ribs until it hurts.

Sixth, 36 and 40 weeks of pregnancy:

As the delivery period approaches, the range of activities in the uterus is limited. Careful pregnant mothers will notice the baby’s turning-like fetal movements. Not so often anymore. During the last two weeks of pregnancy, fetal movements may slow down slightly and the baby's growth rate may also slow down. This is normal. Pregnant mothers should maintain normal and timely prenatal check-ups during pregnancy.

I clearly remember that my fetal movements appeared very late at that time, but when I was lying in bed after dinner at 22 weeks pregnant, I suddenly found that my belly was bulging, and it was very frequent on the left side and then on the right side. It was that feeling. It’s so amazing, so pregnant mothers who have late fetal movements don’t worry.

Why some people cannot feel fetal movement in the early stages of pregnancy are due to the following reasons: I have said that the strength and speed of fetal movement are closely related to the safety of the fetus, so how should we detect fetal movement? Although fetal movement is only one It's a rough range, but careful expectant mothers will understand the movement patterns of the fetus after a period of testing.

1. Count the number of fetal movements. It is best to start at the 28th week of pregnancy. It is recommended that expectant mothers can do it after dinner to record the time required for 10 fetal movements. If it is less than 120 minutes, it means that the number of fetal movements is not abnormal; on the contrary, if there is no fetal movement or the time required for 10 fetal movements is greater than In 120 minutes, you need to see a doctor and explain the specific situation to the doctor.

2. Calculate the number of fetal movements within a fixed period of time. Pregnant mothers can monitor fetal movements in the morning, afternoon and evening. If the average is less than 3 times per hour, it is best to go to the hospital for safety. You can also record the time and frequency of fetal movements every day. Record them whenever you feel them. The number of fetal movements within 12 hours a day should be at least greater than 20 to 30 times, which means that the fetus is basically normal in the body. If it is less than 10 times, the fetus may be hypoxic. Immediate medical attention is required.

However, if the following three conditions occur during pregnancy, you must go to the hospital for examination:

Therefore, pregnant mothers should develop the habit of counting fetal movements every day after 28 weeks of pregnancy. This will help to detect fetal abnormalities in time and make it easier to go to the hospital for treatment. I hope every expectant mother can successfully get through her difficult pregnancy and welcome a healthy baby. Why do some pregnant mothers have strong fetal movements, while others don’t feel much?

My two children have different feelings of fetal movement during pregnancy. The eldest baby has less fetal movement, while the second baby has more fetal movement.

In fact, the fetus moves in a variety of ways in the womb, which will also change at different gestational ages. Sometimes it manifests as overall peristalsis, and sometimes it can be limb movements. Factors that affect fetal movement

There are many factors that affect fetal movement. Usually the feeling of fetal movement may be related to these aspects

1. The physical condition of the expectant mother

The amount of fetal movement, apart from B-ultrasound monitoring, is mainly the subjective feeling of the mother. Every pregnant mother’s physical condition is different, so her perception of fetal movements will also be different. If the pregnant mother is fatter, has thicker abdominal fat, and is insensitive, she may sense fetal movement later and experience less fetal movement.

2. Other situations

The occurrence of fetal movement reflects that the fetal neuromuscular development has reached a certain level. Changes in fetal movement perceived by pregnant women are also related to the placental position, parity, amniotic fluid volume, fetal position, environmental stimulation, whether the pregnant woman is active, etc. For example, first-time mothers can usually feel fetal movement at 18-20 weeks, and multiparous women can feel fetal movement at 16 weeks.

If the pregnant mother leads a regular life, the baby will generally have more fetal movements after 7 p.m. Under these circumstances, there will usually be more fetal movements.

①Before going to bed at night

Generally, babies move the most at night. On the one hand, they are more energetic. On the other hand, pregnant mothers can usually calm down at this time. Feel the baby's fetal movements, so you will feel that there is a lot of movement.

② After eating

After eating, the blood sugar content in the pregnant mother’s body increases, and the baby becomes "full and drunk" and has strength, so the fetal movements will become stronger than after eating. More often before food.

③When taking a bath

It may be because the pregnant mother will feel more relaxed when taking a bath. This emotion will be conveyed to the baby, and he will be more energetic.

④ When talking to the belly

Expectant fathers and expectant mothers all say that when communicating with the baby, the baby will respond and express their feelings through fetal movements.

⑤When listening to music

When stimulated by music, the fetus will become like to move, which is also a way to convey emotions. Abnormal fetal movement and countermeasures

1 Fetal movement suddenly intensifies and then gradually decreases

The fetus may be affected by external stimulation, hypoxia, maternal hypertension and external noise. At this time, pregnant mothers with gestational hypertension should go to the hospital regularly for check-ups, pay attention to rest, and avoid overexertion; try not to go to noisy environments; maintain a good attitude, relax and control emotions.

2 Situations of reduced fetal movement

Reduced fetal movement may be due to low blood sugar in the pregnant mother, which will affect fetal movement. Pregnant mothers need to exercise appropriately, maintain regular living habits, drink more water, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and pay attention to rest.

3. The sudden stop after rapid fetal movement

It may be that the umbilical cord is wrapped around the neck or other dangerous situations have occurred. Once any abnormality occurs, you need to seek medical attention immediately.

Fetal movement reflects whether the status of the fetus in the womb is good. The fetus with good fetal movement is generally in good condition. On the other hand, if the fetus does not move well, it indicates the possibility of hypoxia and needs immediate attention. Go to the hospital for further examination.

Fetal movement is the movement of the baby in the mother’s belly. Feeling the fetal movement is a magical and happy thing for every expectant mother. Expectant mothers can feel fetal movements starting from 18 weeks of pregnancy. As the gestational age increases, the baby will become more and more active. The number of fetal movements is the highest around 30 weeks of pregnancy. By around 32 weeks of pregnancy, as the fetus enters The number of fetal movements will also be reduced accordingly.

So, why do some pregnant mothers have strong fetal movements, while others don’t feel much?

1. Different physiques

Every expectant mother’s physical condition is different. If the expectant mother has a lot of fat on her belly and is usually a carefree person, then she will feel the fetal movement. You don’t feel much; if the expectant mother has less belly fat and is usually a quiet and sensitive person, she will feel fetal movement earlier.

2. The amount of amniotic fluid is different

If the expectant mother has more amniotic fluid, the baby will have more space to move, and the frequency and movements of the baby's fetal movements will be larger. If the amniotic fluid of the expectant mother is low, the baby's space for movement will be limited, and the expectant mother will not feel much. The amount of amniotic fluid can be determined by B-ultrasound.

3. Babies have different personalities

Some babies are super active, turning, rolling, punching and kicking, and sometimes arching their backs. In this case, the expectant mother will Fetal movement felt severe. Some babies are relatively quiet, do not move so much, and move less frequently, so expectant mothers do not feel much about fetal movements.

In addition, expectant mothers should develop the habit of recording fetal movements from the 28th week of pregnancy to monitor whether the fetal movements are normal.

Only when you feel fetal movement during pregnancy can you feel the happiness of being a mother. Fetal movement is the movement of the fetus hitting the uterine wall. Everyone's situation is different. There are several main reasons.

How much fat is in the abdomen?

Some mothers have a lot of fat accumulation in the abdomen, and the fetus is relatively weak, so the fetal movement is felt slightly later. Under normal pregnancy conditions, Fetal movement can be felt around 18 weeks.

Fetal development

If the fetus is thin and small, has insufficient nutritional supply, or the fetus implants late, the development is relatively slow, and the fetal force will be much smaller. These will be difficult to detect during B-ultrasound examination. can be seen.

Mood of the pregnant mother

The mood of the pregnant mother has a lot to do with the fetal movement. If the mother is in a bad mood, the fetal movement will be more obvious. On the contrary, if the mood is stable, the fetal movement will be gentler.

Fetal personality

Generally, female babies have less fetal movement than male babies, but there is no guarantee. This is due to personality. Some babies are relatively quiet and do not want to move for a long time, so they cannot feel fetal movement. My second child (male) kicks very fiercely and often hits my pubic bone, which makes me grin from ear to ear in pain.

It may be some kind of disease

If you have diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy, the fetal movement will be more obvious, which is abnormal. You can understand your health status through a glucose tolerance test and blood pressure measurement. , and adjust your diet according to your doctor’s recommendations.

In short, fetal movement is different for everyone, but as long as every prenatal check-up is normal, it means that the baby is developing healthily, so don’t worry too much.

Why do some pregnant mothers feel the fetal movement very strongly, while others don’t feel much? In fact, this is a very normal phenomenon, because every expectant mother feels the fetal movement differently. Why do some pregnant mothers have strong fetal movements, while others don’t feel much?

In addition, there are some factors that may affect The expectant mother's ability to sense fetal movements, such as the position of the placenta, the amount of amniotic fluid, etc.

This is indeed the case. A classmate and I were pregnant within a few days of each other. Her baby only started to feel fetal movement when she was 5 months old, while my baby could feel it at 4 months old. The fetus is moving. So why does this happen? Why do some pregnant mothers have violent fetal movements, while others don’t feel much? This can be said from two aspects, one is the fetus itself; the other is the pregnant mother's own situation;

Fetus' own reasons:

Some babies are naturally naughty and love to move. , can't stop in the pregnant mother's belly; some babies are born to like to be quiet and move less; this is similar to a person's natural personality; do you remember this popular little video? It may be able to tell you why Some babies have severe fetal movements in their stomachs, while others don’t feel much;

Pregnant mothers have different situations:

1. Some pregnant mothers are thinner, while others are thinner. Fat, relatively speaking, a fatter pregnant mother will have thicker abdominal fat, so the fetal movement will be less obvious;

2. Another thing is that pregnant mothers themselves have different attention spans. Some pregnant mothers quit their jobs while pregnant, and some pregnant mothers are still working on their careers and are busy with many things every day; then these two types of pregnant mothers will also have different perceptions of fetal movements; full-time pregnant mothers are more likely to Free time, so she may notice the fetal movements more (the initial fetal movements are relatively slight and difficult to feel if you are not careful); and pregnant mothers who are busy at work may not pay too much attention to the fetal movements once they start working.

3. In addition, the size of the fetus, the amount of amniotic fluid, and the position of the placenta may also affect the pregnant mother's ability to perceive fetal movement. Take amniotic fluid as an example. Some pregnant mothers have too much amniotic fluid, and we know that amniotic fluid has a buffering effect. When the fetus moves, it is buffered a lot by the amniotic fluid, so the pregnant mother will feel that the fetal movement is not too obvious; on the contrary, if If the mother does not have much amniotic fluid (but it is also a normal amount of amniotic fluid, but relatively speaking), then she is more likely to feel fetal movement.

It is very important to count fetal movements in the third trimester:

I believe that many mothers are moved and happy when they feel fetal movements for the first time. It means that our babies are growing up. Generally, Pregnant mothers will start to have fetal movements at 4 or 5 months. In the early stage, the fetus is small, not heavy, and its body functions are not fully developed, so the fetal movements are not very obvious, which is normal; but starting in the third trimester, it is best to do it every day Count the fetal movements at fixed events. The advantage of this is that once the umbilical cord wraps around the neck of the fetus, or other intrauterine hypoxia occurs, the pregnant mother can detect the danger as soon as possible and provide timely rescue.

The specific method of counting fetal movements: you can take soybeans and count them three times in the morning, noon and evening at a fixed time every day, for about half an hour each time; although it is a bit cumbersome, we can try it for the health of the fetus; In addition, you can also rent instruments such as fetal heart rate monitors from the hospital to observe the condition of the fetus in the third trimester of pregnancy.

Remember, if fetal movement is abnormal, you must seek medical attention immediately.

Xiaoli and Xiaoming are twins. They were born three minutes apart. Their marriage and pregnancy were surprisingly close. Their gestational weeks differed by only two days.

Sure enough, the twins seemed to have a telepathic connection, and the amazing thing was that the symptoms of pregnancy between the two were different, especially in terms of fetal movement.

At 16 weeks, Xiaoli could clearly feel the fetal movements, but Xiaoming himself didn’t feel much. Xiaoming was very anxious and went to the hospital for an ultrasound. The doctor said the fetus was fine. I didn’t feel fetal movement, maybe it’s related to my first pregnancy and I didn’t feel it so quickly.

Xiao Ming didn’t feel fetal movement until he was 20 weeks old. He felt that when the two sisters were together, Xiao Li’s belly would move more, while Xiao Ming’s belly was relatively quiet.

At 28 weeks, the doctor recommended counting fetal movements. Xiaoli and Xiaoming started counting fetal movements, but Xiaoli's fetal movements were much more frequent and powerful than Xiaoming's.

The fetus in Xiaoli’s belly moves at least 4-6 times an hour, and in total, there are nearly 80 fetal movements in 12 hours a day.

But Xiao Ming's child is very quiet. Each fetal movement is about 3 times, not more than 5 times. The fetal movement count is about 40 times a day, which is nearly half less than Xiaoli's.

Twins are very similar and similar in all aspects, but the fetal movements during pregnancy are very different. This is because the fetus has a relationship with the mother and the feelings, and it is also related to the fetus's personality. Therefore, if the fetal movements are different, the fetus is still the same. There is a certain gap.

Even if the same mother is pregnant with different fetuses, the fetal movements will be different. The feeling of fetal movement is related to the following reasons:

1. Mothers themselves are more sensitive

Why do some people feel fetal movement very early in the early pregnancy? A fan of Jing’s mother said that she felt fetal movement at 13 weeks Fetal movement was felt, but some fans said they did not feel fetal movement until 21 weeks.

If the fetus develops normally, the movements will appear at about the same time, but some mothers are more sensitive and some are slow.

2. It is related to the mother’s body shape

Some mothers who are thinner may feel earlier. The fat layer in the abdomen is relatively small, so fetal movement is easily transmitted.

Some people have thicker abdominal fat, and the fetal movement is like hitting a sponge, and the mother will naturally not feel it.

3. The activity of the fetus is related

Some fetuses are more active and have larger movements, so the fetal movements are more severe. Some fetuses are quieter and their movements are relatively gentle. Fetal movements may not be that obvious.

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