The most long-expected and miraculous event for any future mother is the fetal movement during pregnancy. And with the same thrill waiting for the newly-made fathers. And gynecologists are not averse to marking a new stage of gestation in the exchange card. A woman needs to accurately remember the day when she felt the first shocks of her child and to inform her obstetrician about it. These data will be used to adjust the gestation period and to set a more specific date for resolution of the burden.
When there are feelings of fetal movement during pregnancy?
Usually, a woman begins to recognize fetal uterine movements in the interval between the 16th and 24th weeks of gestation. In fact, even an 8-week-old embryo is already able to move, despite its "microscopic" dimensions. The pregnant woman is unlikely to feel his movement, but there is very little time left before that wonderful moment when a new life will declare itself a decent kick under the ribs.
But the wiggling of the fetus during the second pregnancy can be felt somewhat earlier, at about 12-18 weeks. There is no logical answer to this phenomenon, presumably a woman simply becomes more sensitive. A similar statement concerns the wiggling of the fetus during the third pregnancy.
How can you recognize the movements of the baby in the uterus?
The sensations that the expectant mother will experience when her baby starts moving in the abdomen can not be described either by the women themselves or by their gynecologists. It happens that even words are not there, they simply give way to emotions. Different patients describe this moment on the basis of their personal epithets: someone compares the child's movement with the butterfly's flutter, others perceive them as peristalsis of the intestine, and others, except for the word "bulka", can not characterize them at all.
What determines the frequent movement of the fetus during pregnancy?
Almost all the common people hold the opinion that the character of the child is formed in the womb. Active and inquisitive kid will certainly declare himself strong and early gestures, while more phlegmatic will reluctantly and calmly "swing".
In fact, indicators of the movement of the baby in the uterus may indicate much more important things, such as: his health, development and health. That's why a woman needs to be sensitive to the activity of the fetus and to record any noticeable abnormalities.
The rate of fetal movement during pregnancy
Specific criteria that regulate the normal activity of the child inside the womb, simply does not exist. Gynecologists adhere to the unspoken rule that from the beginning of the 25th week of gestation the fetus should move at least 10 times a day.
What can "tell" the intrauterine movements of the fetus?
For example, starting from the 32nd week of gestation, the position of the baby in the uterus can be determined from the location of the tremors. If they are felt in the lower abdomen, then you have a breech presentation , if above the navel - then the head.
If the fetus does not move more than 12 hours, then this is a serious reason to turn to your observing doctor. It is possible pathological outcome of pregnancy.
In the case when the fetus moves badly, or, conversely, makes itself felt by strong, sharp, and sometimes painful tremors, then the consultation of the gynecologist also does not interfere. And this and other situation may well indicate the oxygen starvation of the baby inside the womb. In any case, it can be confirmed only by special studies, such as: ultrasound, cardiotocography or listening to heart tones. It should be understood that such a long-awaited active fetal movement in pregnant women can be an alarming symptom.