What are the best positions for counting fetal movements?

Many pregnant women like to count fetal movements, because this behavior can make women feel happy. At the same time, they can observe and pay attention to the movements of the fetus, and can also find problems with the fetus in time. However, counting fetal movements requires not only the correct method, but also the correct posture, otherwise it will easily lead to inaccurate results. So what are the best postures for counting fetal movements?

First, what are the best postures for counting fetal movements? Count for one hour at fixed times in the morning, noon, and evening every day. If the number is more than three times per hour, it reflects that the fetus is in good condition. You can also multiply the sum of the number of fetal movements in the morning, afternoon, and evening by 4, which is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours. If the fetal movement reaches more than 30 times in 12 hours, it reflects that the fetus is in good condition. If it is less than 20 times, it means that the fetus is abnormal. If the fetal movement is less than 10 times, it indicates fetal intrauterine hypoxia.

Second, when counting fetal movements, you should lie down or sit up and concentrate. You can use some small objects (such as coins or buttons, etc.) to mark or record them on paper to avoid missing them. If the fetal movement is continuous or multiple fetal movements are felt at the same time, it can only be counted as one. You have to wait until the fetal movement stops completely before continuing counting.

Third, what is the specific pattern of fetal movement? Fetal movement begins to appear from 16 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. The 7th to 8th month of pregnancy is the most active and frequent period of fetal movement. Until the fetus is full-term, the fetal head enters the pelvis and the fetal movement will decrease. "Counting fetal movements" is an important method for pregnant women to monitor the safety of the fetus in the womb, but in clinical practice, some expectant mothers do not pay enough attention to it. The correct method is: pregnant women count fetal movements three times at fixed times every day in the morning, noon and evening, and count for one hour each time. When counting fetal movements, you can sit on a chair or lie on your side in bed. There should be three fetal movements per hour, or multiply the sum of fetal movements in the morning, noon and evening by 420 times.

What are the best postures for counting fetal movements? Experts on fetal movements suggest that too few fetal movements and too frequent fetal movements are both abnormal signals. Too little fetal movement means that the fetus may be suffering from intrauterine hypoxia. In the early stages of hypoxia, the fetus becomes restless, which is manifested by a significant increase in fetal movements. When the hypoxia becomes severe, the fetal movements decrease, weaken, or even disappear completely. After the fetal movement disappears, the fetal heart rate disappears within 24 to 48 hours. Experts emphasize that if abnormal fetal movement occurs, you must seek medical attention immediately. Do not wait until the fetal movement disappears to avoid missing the best time for rescue.