How many fetal movements are normal in 24 hours?

After a certain period of pregnancy, the fetus will move in the mother's belly, which will directly impact the mother's uterine wall, so pregnant women can feel fetal movement. There are many factors that affect the frequency of fetal movement. For example, it is closely related to the size of the fetus. It may also be caused by factors such as the umbilical cord around the neck and placental dysfunction. If the fetal movement is monitored 24 hours a day, what is the normal monitoring result?

How many fetal movements are normal in 24 hours?

Fetal movement is not only a symptom of the baby's life, but also an important bond for the expectant mother and baby to establish a close family connection before they meet. The first time you feel your baby moving slightly in your belly, it feels magical. And when the fetal movements change from these weak movements to energetic kicks, you will feel how healthy and sunny your baby is. Counting fetal movements is a simple way to detect intrauterine hypoxia and other conditions early in the baby's life. So, how many fetal movements a day are normal?

How many times a day is normal for the fetus to move?

From the 28th week (7th month) of pregnancy until delivery, expectant mothers should count at a fixed time every day. Starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, fetal movements are most frequent and also the most regular. If the number of fetal movements in 12 hours is greater than 30, it means the baby is in good condition. If it is 20-30 times, you should pay attention to the count the next day. If it drops to 20 times, tell the doctor for further examination. After 32 weeks of pregnancy, the number of fetal movements should be recorded and shown to the doctor so that the doctor can provide timely guidance and treatment.

Why count fetal movements?

So, why do expectant mothers need to count fetal movements? The baby's fetal movement is equivalent to running. The fetal heart rate will accelerate during each fetal movement, and will be 10-15 times faster than usual. The fetal heart rate will disappear 24 hours after the fetal movement decreases and disappears.

Expectant mothers cannot use their eyes or bodies to feel the baby's movements or heartbeat at any time. At this time, expectant mothers need to rely on counting the changes in fetal movements every day to know whether the baby is safe in the womb at any time, discover problems early, and avoid undesirable situations.

How to count fetal movements

Under normal circumstances, expectant mothers should lie in bed or sit up after meals to count fetal movements, once in the morning, noon and evening, each time for 1 hour. The sum of the three fetal movements multiplied by 4 is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours.

According to surveys, every baby has his or her own unique schedule in the womb, so there is no so-called "suitable" number of fetal movements for everyone. The key is to understand the pattern of the baby's fetal movements. If there is a sudden change in the pattern of fetal movement, you need to seek medical help. If the expectant mother is angry or anxious, this may also cause the baby to become agitated and kick and punch. At this time, the expectant mother needs to relax so that she can count fetal movements more accurately.