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Counting Fetal Movement

Pregnant women often feel the Movement of the Fetus . Usually mothers count the number of fetal movements to help monitor progress. Because one of the indicators of a healthy fetus based on movements in the womb.

When entering the gestational age 16 to 20 weeks, most expectant mothers can feel the baby move i their womb. But this movement varies depending on the frequency and strength, it all depends on how big the baby's maturity.

As quoted from babycenter, Wednesday (18/11/2009), in general most of the fetuses will be more active at night which began at the age of the second trimester. Or the fetus can also move an hour after she ate because increased glucose levels in maternal blood.

Fetal movement is one indicator of fetal health. Although every fetus has a number of different movements, but on average 4-6 times the fetus moves within 1 hour. The fetus also contained sometimes need time to rest before the move again. Usually every mother could find itself in the movement patterns baby.

If a pregnant woman trying to compare with other pregnant women, so no need to worry if the number of different movements. Because each fetus has its own pattern of activity, during fetal move as usual, there is no need to worry.

Less fetal movement or pattern changes may be a signal, it is advisable to check the condition of the baby's mother and consult with your doctor. It is therefore important for pregnant women to consider the pattern of fetal movements.

After entering the third trimester, usually some doctors recommend that pregnant women spend more time each day to count how many fetal movements. Should set aside the same time each day to do the calculations, after eating and when the body feeling relaxed is one of the best time. Then count how many times she felt the baby move in one hour.

When pregnancy is getting bigger, usually felt by the mother was the kick or a blow from an elbow baby. Because the baby is difficult to spin. If the baby is not moving as much as usual, takes more time to move or not move at all then you should immediately contact your doctor to check the condition of the fetus.



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