Why is there less fetal movement in late pregnancy?

In the late pregnancy, the baby's fetal movement decreases, which is generally a normal physiological phenomenon. This is because as the baby gradually grows and develops, the birth is approaching. The baby's environment in the uterus can be said to be getting smaller and smaller, and the space for the baby to move is getting smaller and smaller, so there will be a decrease in fetal movement. Of course, at this time, we must also be vigilant about the decrease in fetal movement caused by some diseases.

Why does fetal movement decrease in late pregnancy?

Careful expectant mothers will find that fetal movements become less frequent in the late pregnancy. In the past, they were sometimes even woken up by the baby’s kicks, but now the baby makes almost no movement. What’s going on? Is it normal to have decreased fetal movement in late pregnancy?

Is it normal to have decreased fetal movement in late pregnancy?

In fact, fetal movements will decrease after the fetus enters the pelvis in the late pregnancy, which is normal. At 32 weeks of pregnancy, fetal movements are most frequent, and the number of fetal movements per day can reach thousands of times at most. As the pregnancy progresses, as the fetus grows larger, there is less and less space for him to move around in the uterus, so his fetal movements will decrease and not be as frequent as before.

However, if the fetus suffers from intrauterine hypoxia, it will also cause fetal movement to decrease and weaken, so expectant mothers must pay attention to this.

Generally speaking, you will start to feel less fetal movement after 33 weeks of pregnancy, but when you go to the hospital for examination, you must pay attention to the time of fetal movement. It must be fixed at morning, noon and evening. It must be fixed. If the fetal movement is at least three times an hour between 8 and 9 in the morning, 12 to 1 in the afternoon, and 6 to 7 in the afternoon, then it is okay. If it is two or one time, count again for an hour immediately. If it is still not enough, go to the nearest hospital to listen to the fetal heart rate to see if there is any problem.

To sum up, a decrease in fetal movement in the late pregnancy is normal in some cases. As long as you count the fetal movements, you can know whether the baby is healthy.

What to do if the fetus moves less

Reduced fetal movement is one type of abnormal fetal movement. So, what should you do if the fetal movement is reduced? First of all, pregnant mothers should not be anxious, but calm themselves down first, and then confirm the type of decreased fetal movement (that is, whether it is a sudden decrease or a gradual decrease). Family members should also not make a fuss to avoid the pregnant mother fainting due to fear. At the same time, if the situation is critical, you should go to the hospital immediately for confirmation and treatment.

First of all, the pregnant mother should calm down and judge whether the baby's fetal movement has suddenly decreased or due to other reasons. Secondly, confirm whether the pregnant mother has a fever. Because fever is a common cause of decreased fetal movement. It is worth noting that the cause of the expectant mother's fever is that if the fever is caused by a common cold, it will not have much impact on the fetus. But if it is an infectious disease or influenza, the impact on the fetus will be greater, especially for expectant mothers who are close to their due date. In addition, if the pregnant mother's body temperature continues to be too high, exceeding 38 degrees Celsius, the blood flow to the placenta and uterus will be reduced, and the baby in the belly will also be very "quiet".

Here are some small suggestions for all pregnant mothers: During pregnancy, you should pay attention to rest, especially avoid catching a cold. When an epidemic occurs, avoid going to crowded places. It is best to keep the indoor air circulating and fresh every day. Pregnant mothers should drink more water and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.