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Of course, all expectant mothers are looking forward to the first movements of the fetus. Many women from this moment are truly aware of the fact of their pregnancy. At this stage, many questions arise regarding the activity of the fetus in the mother's tummy. We will answer the most popular ones.

1. The baby begins to move before you feel it

The first movement of the fetus begins early, already at 7-8 weeks of gestation. It was at this time that its first muscles and the rudiments of the nervous system were formed. From about 10 weeks of gestation, the baby begins to move more actively in the uterus, sometimes bumping into its walls. However, he is still very small, and these blows are very weak, so the expectant mother cannot yet feel them.

2. "As if a fish swam": during the first pregnancy, fetal movements are felt later

The first movements of the fetus will be soft and as if tickling - as if a fish had swam. The expectant mother will be able to feel the tangible shocks a little later. If the pregnancy is the first, the first fetal movements can be seen at 18–20 weeks, and with repeated pregnancy, at 16–18 weeks (the woman is already familiar with this sensation, she more accurately and earlier determines the fetal movement).

In general, the manifestation of the first fetal movements is very individual and depends on how sensitive the expectant mother is, as well as on her physique. For example, slender women can feel fetal movements earlier - even at 15-16 weeks, and larger mothers - sometimes later than 20 weeks.

Women who lead an active lifestyle, who work a lot, usually feel the movements of the fetus later, since with high employment they usually listen less to their inner feelings.

3. From the 24th week, the fetus already "communicates" with the mother with the help of movements

Fetal movement is an indicator of a normal pregnancy, good growth, development and well-being of the baby. At first, when the expectant mother only felt the first movements of the fetus (18–20 weeks), movements may not even be felt every day. From 24 weeks of pregnancy, the expectant mother already feels how the fetus changes position, moves its arms and legs. The motor activity of the fetus increases gradually, and its peak falls on the period from the 24th to the 32nd week of pregnancy. At this time, she becomes one of the indicators of the normal development of the baby, the child begins to "communicate" with the mother with the help of movements, to react to the sounds of her voice and emotional state. From the moment of "his growing up", when the baby began to actively move, he "speaks" to his mother, thereby informing her about his anxiety, joy, pleasure, or his well-being.

In turn, the fetus is very sensitive to changes in the emotional state of the expectant mother. For example, when she is excited, worried or happy, the baby may move more actively or, conversely, calm down for a while. Fetal movements can vary in quantity and intensity even during the day. And this is normal.

4. If there is no movement, the baby can just sleep

Starting from the 24th week of pregnancy, the baby should move on average 10-15 times per hour. If the baby does not make itself felt for 3-4 hours, it is possible that he is just sleeping. In this case, the expectant mother needs to eat something sweet and lie on her left side for half an hour. If these simple steps do not help, it is worth repeating them again after 2-3 hours. If the baby still does not make itself felt, this is a reason to consult a doctor.

After 32 weeks of pregnancy, the number of fetal movements gradually decreases due to the fact that the baby is growing up, and he simply does not have enough free space. But their intensity and strength remain the same or grow. This becomes especially noticeable by the time of childbirth.

See your doctor immediately if:

• no fetal motor activity for 12 hours or more,
• the fetus was overly active for several days, and then abruptly subsided,
• you notice only rare and weak fetal movements (this may be caused by a lack of oxygen - fetal hypoxia).

5. How to count fetal movements? 2 special tests

It is recommended to count the number of fetal movements for every expectant mother, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy (after the 28th week) - there should be at least ten of them during the day. There are 2 fetal movement tests to assess fetal activity.

"Count to ten"... On a special card (you can take it from your doctor or he will tell you how to draw it up), the number of fetal movements is noted daily, usually from 28 weeks of pregnancy. The essence of the fetal movement test is that the expectant mother counts fetal movements for 12 hours, for example, from 9 am to 9 pm. If the fetus makes less than 10 movements per period, this is a reason to consult a doctor for an examination.

There is another way to count fetal movements - Sadovski technique... They spend it like this: in the evening after dinner, the woman lies on her left side and counts the movements of the fetus. In this case, you need to take into account everything, even the smallest movements of the fetus. If 10 or more fetal movements are noted within an hour, this indicates that the baby is feeling well. If the fetus has moved less than 10 times in an hour, then its movements are counted for another hour. The evening time for this assessment method was not chosen by chance. It is in the evening, especially after dinner and the associated increase in glucose, that the highest activity of the fetus is noted. If the number of fetal movements is less than 10 times in 2 hours, this should be considered as a sign of a violation of its condition and additional research should be carried out.

6. Fetal movements may be a little painful.

Sometimes the baby's movements hurt the expectant mother. In this case, she needs to change her body position (lie on the other side, walk, etc.). After that, the discomfort should go away. If for a long time, for several hours, fetal movements remain painful, the expectant mother should definitely inform the doctor about this, as this may be a sign of problems during pregnancy (for example, with oligohydramnios). In addition, most expectant mothers note some soreness in the hypochondrium, especially in the third trimester of pregnancy - and this is not a deviation from the norm, since the uterus has risen high enough for the baby to “reach” in these areas as well.

7. Nimble baby: why are fetal movements too active?

The baby can move too actively, as already mentioned, when the emotional state of the expectant mother changes, in addition, he can react to external noises (from about the 20th week of pregnancy, when the hearing aid is formed and the bones in it began to ossify to conduct sound ). Therefore, if the expectant mother comes to the apartment where the renovation is underway, or watches a movie with strong noise effects in the cinema, then, most likely, she will feel quite frequent shocks in her tummy.

8. What is the expression of oxygen starvation of the fetus?

There is a widespread belief that increased fetal activity is a sign of oxygen deprivation, but this is not always the case. Indeed, at the initial stages of fetal hypoxia, the baby's restless behavior is noted, which consists in the frequency and strengthening of his movements. However, with a prolonged or increasing lack of oxygen, the movements of the little man weaken, or may even stop altogether. Therefore, anxiety should be caused by rare (less than 10 per day), weak fetal movements (especially after 30 weeks) or increased activity after a "quiet period", which requires urgent consultation with a doctor. If the doctor suspects that something is wrong, he will send the expectant mother to an ultrasound or CTG (cardiotocography), with which you can figure out why the baby is behaving this way. And if necessary, the doctor will prescribe treatment to normalize the condition of the fetus.

It is very important to listen to the sensations in your tummy and notice how often and intensively the baby moves. Then you can feel the changes in the nature of his movements and consult a doctor in time to make sure that everything is in order with the baby.

9. The little "astronaut" is always on the move

At the 20th week of pregnancy, the fetus makes about 200 movements per day, and in the period between the 28th and 32nd weeks, their daily amount reaches 600. Naturally, the expectant mother does not feel all the baby's movements, but only a small part of them. So, after 28 weeks, the frequency of movement of the fetus, according to the woman's sensations, is 4 to 8 times per hour, with the exception of periods of sleep (3-4 hours in a row). During the third trimester, a pregnant woman may notice that her baby has certain sleep and wake cycles. Children are usually most active from 7 pm to 4 am, and the period of "rest" occurs more often from 4 to 9 am.

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Instructions

Many people compare the first movements of the baby with the flapping of the wings of a butterfly or the splashing of a small fish. However, careful touching is easily confused with the movement of gases inside the intestine, and only when child begins to kick perceptibly, no doubt remains.

At first, the baby's movements will be subtle, but soon his activity increases. The most active and tangible fetal movements are observed between 24 and 32 weeks of gestation. During this period, the expectant mother feels the child's movements almost constantly, and their frequency indicates the physical and mental state of the baby.

After 32 weeks, perturbations become less active. The child grows in size, it becomes cramped in the uterus, active movements become impossible. At the end of the third trimester of pregnancy, the baby's physical activity decreases markedly, but does not disappear. If a woman does not feel the child's movements for a long time, it is necessary to visit a doctor.

Tip 9: At what month of pregnancy does the baby begin to move

Some women during pregnancy are very worried about the fact that the baby in the stomach has not yet moved. However, such actions of the child do not begin from the very beginning of pregnancy, but only after a few months.

Baby's first movements

The very first movements of the baby in the uterus occur quite early. But the mother does not feel them, since the size of the crumbs is very small, and the child moves freely in the amniotic fluid, practically without touching the walls of the uterus. The first movements of the child appear from the tenth week, when the fetus begins to sufficiently contact the sensitive walls of the uterus.

The expectant mother remembers the first felt movements of the baby for a long time. Indeed, based on this particular date, the gynecologist calculates the most accurate date of birth.

In the case when a woman is for the first time, the doctor adds 20 weeks to this date, and 19 weeks for a woman who has given birth not for the first time.

Usually, a woman begins to feel movements at 20 weeks with and, at about 18 weeks with a second. There are cases when women begin to feel fetal movements much earlier, but this is either a deceptive sensation or the wrong timing of pregnancy.

The first movements of a woman are described as the floundering of a fish or the flapping of the wings of a butterfly.

The longer the period, the more distinct the sensations become and are easily recognized. Towards the end of the second trimester, the tremors for the mother become more noticeable through the abdominal wall. Closer to childbirth, perturbations subside. Decreased fetal activity is associated with its tight location in the uterus.

Correct activity

The child's activity helps to wake up the first maternal feelings, from a psychological point of view, this is very pleasant, especially when a child. According to doctors, you need to carefully monitor the frequency and nature of the fetus. Normally, the child should move at least 10 times a day (series of jolts). The rest of the time, the baby sleeps peacefully.

If fetal kicking is very frequent, it may be hypoxia (lack of oxygen). With frequent and active movements of the baby's mother, it is better to go out into the fresh air or ventilate the room. The most dangerous time is when movements become less than 10 per day, or they are not felt at all. In this case, you need to immediately call an ambulance, or go to the doctor yourself. Always remember when it starts in the morning and count, focusing on this time, so as not to overlook possible pathology. Only without fanaticism.

There are other reasons for active fetal movements when the mother's body is in an uncomfortable position. By the way, this can be very dangerous, since in this position the vena cava is compressed, and the child experiences oxygen starvation.

Childbirth, is - calculation at the beginning (first day) of the last. To determine this, you need to add a week (7 days) to the date of the last period and subtract exactly three months from the month of the last period. For example, if your last period was on January 31, then if it comes in February, then your long-awaited baby will be born on November 6 of this year. However, this is an approximate birthday, and this method is not always accurate.

Another method that can help determine this is to add 40 weeks or 280 days to the first day of the last monthly period - you will get a period when the baby is fully formed and full-term. In other words, you are ready for childbirth. However, here there are also laws of nature, and a straight line can be traced from the duration of your menstrual period. Then you have to either add or subtract the difference in days if your cycle is not 28 days. And we need to get exactly up to 28 days, if your cycle is less, or remove, if it is longer.

In those cases when the day - the date of the beginning of the last menstrual period is forgotten, it is possible to determine the date of birth of the child at the appointment with your doctor - who will examine you in the chair and by the height of the bottom, by its size and other signs, will determine your term. A gynecologist with experience will easily tell you how the child's development is going and when you should expect his birth.

Another rough guideline for determining the age of the baby is the time when for the first time the expectant mother realizes that her baby is pushing and moving. This usually occurs at 20 weeks for the first pregnancy and at 18 for the second and subsequent. But this method is not so accurate either, since many factors affect the sensitivity of the expectant mother, and she can feel the baby's movement a little later or earlier than 20 weeks.

But the most accurate method for determining the date of birth of a child has recently been and remains ultrasound. The first ultrasound, if there are no medical contraindications, is prescribed at the 12th week of pregnancy and the size of the ovum will confirm the duration of your pregnancy

The main thing is not to forget so that you do not calculate and what day you have not chosen for the birth of the baby, he will appear when the time comes for him to be born. Even if it is 38 weeks or 42.
before childbirth.

What if the child moves a little?

Scientists believe that the fetus begins to move more often when it lacks oxygen. However, a sign of severe hypoxia is the absence of movement for a long time. If, after 28 weeks, the child has little movement or does not make itself felt for 12 hours, you should immediately consult a doctor.
The specialist should not only listen to the heart with a stethoscope, but also conduct a cardiotocography (CTG). During this procedure, the fetal heartbeat is recorded for half an hour. The heart rate should change on average from 120 to per minute, depending on the level of activity of the baby, increasing during movement. Monotony of heart contractions, a rarer heartbeat may be a sign of severe hypoxia and require immediate delivery.

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From time immemorial, expectant mothers with anxiety, joy and hope have listened to the movements of their unborn baby. And today, despite a wide selection of modern methods for studying the intrauterine state of the fetus, movement remains the main indicator of the child's well-being, confirming its viability.

When and why does the baby move?

In order to better understand the "language" of fetal movement, we need to remember some of the stages in the development of the baby in the mother's womb, scientifically - the stages of embryogenesis.

In a human embryo, the first heartbeats appear on the 21st day of development. Elements of skeletal muscles begin to develop due to early contractile activity. The rhythmic contractile activity of the primary muscle fibers is observed even before the nervous system of the embryo begins to take shape.

At the end of the embryonic period (end) and the beginning of the fetal period (from the 8th week of pregnancy), the fetal nervous system begins to form, which is responsible for motor activity. That is, by this moment there is already muscle tissue, there are nerve fibers that "feed" impulses to the muscles, ensuring their contraction.

Motor reflexes caused by excitation of nerve endings are established from the end. The first reflexes in response to irritation of the perioral zone (near the mouth) - the mandibular (buccal) and maxillary (maxillary) branches of the trigeminal nerve - occur in the fetus at 7.5 weeks of gestation. Reflexes appear caused by irritation of the skin areas to which the spinal nerves go.

In short, the baby begins to move in the uterus early enough. True, these movements are not yet coordinated and not conscious, and the relative sizes of the embryo and fetal bladder are such that the embryo floats freely in the amniotic fluid and rarely touches the uterine wall so that the mother can feel it. However, already with, bumping into the wall of the uterus, the baby can change the trajectory of movement. With the fetus, amniotic fluid can be swallowed, and this is a complex motor process. In the fetus, motor activity appears in response to sounds (primarily to the mother's voice, to a change in its intonation). The fruit begins to squint. B - he touches the umbilical cord with handles, squeezes and unclenches his fingers, touches his face and even covers his face with his hands when there are sharp, loud and unpleasant sounds.

For the fetal brain to develop and function normally, a variety of stimuli and a sufficient level of their intensity are required. The perception of specific sensations has already been formed, and now the baby is learning to react to them with movement.

In the first trimester, the child has already formed ideas about comfort. They help the baby to navigate what should be the intensity of various stimuli from the outside. The fetus discovers that, by moving, he can regulate the intensity of stimulation (for example, move away from loud sounds), he becomes the "creator" of his life.

The main task of the fetus is to develop. To do this, he needs food and a lot of incentives. If there is not enough nutrition and oxygen, the fetus begins to move more actively and thereby massage the placenta in order to receive a sufficient portion of blood during uterine contraction, and with it - nutrition and oxygen. Or, for example, the mother lies on her back, thereby squeezing the largest vessels of the body (the inferior vena cava and the site of the aortic bifurcation) with the pregnant uterus. The fetus will immediately respond with violent stirring and force the mother to change the position of the body, therefore, pregnant women are advised to lie only on their side. If the fetus presses the loops of the umbilical cord, it also begins to actively move and change its position.

How does mom feel?

What does the unusual "behavior" of a toddler mean?

If there is a deviation from the normal rhythm, frequency and nature of movements, it is necessary to listen to heart sounds, ultrasound, CTG.

What kind of intrauterine suffering are we talking about when we talk about impaired motor activity of the fetus? Most often, intrauterine fetal suffering is caused by hypoxia (oxygen starvation). The causes of hypoxia are: complications of pregnancy, various diseases (anemia, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, etc.), bleeding, fetal-placental insufficiency, prolapse from the uterine cavity and pressing of the dropped umbilical cord loops by the fetal head, fetal diseases (rhesus) conflict, fetal infection). Acute oxygen deficiency can be diagnosed by auscultation (listening) of fetal heart sounds. In chronic intrauterine fetal hypoxia, the indicators of cardiotocography (registration of heart contractions using a special apparatus) are more informative. At the moment of fetal movement, the heart rate normally increases by 10-15 beats per minute.

At the initial stages of intrauterine hypoxia, the restless behavior of the fetus is noted, which consists in an increase in the frequency and enhancement of its motor activity. With progressive fetal hypoxia, there is a weakening and cessation of its movements.

Concluding our conversation, I would like to remind expectant mothers: the baby's first movements are not only an indicator of his condition, but also unique sensations that a woman can experience only in this short but such a happy period of her life.

Elena Glinina
obstetrician-gynecologist of the Lyubertsy Maternity Hospital

Discussion

Can you please tell me, can early fetal movements be a cause for concern? I give birth for the first time and my baby started moving too early at 17 weeks. Thanks for the answer.

02/07/2014 01:10:15, Anna Sergucheva

I am in the ninth month of pregnancy. Please tell me how many fetal movements for a given period are normal and how to count movements?

09/18/2008 00:16:26, Elena

I know about the Author of this article firsthand. She herself gave birth to Elena Alexandrovna and I know that her every word is the most precious truth. She is an amazing woman with a kind, open heart; everything she says can be trusted unconditionally.

11/09/2007 23:37:03, Anastasia

Thanks for the article, it helped me a lot to correctly assess the cause of my little one’s anxiety.

02/21/2006 00:01:34 AM, Maria

Menya ochen bespokoit chto ya, nahodyas na 26 nedele beremennosti do sih por ne ponimayu, kogda moemu malyshu horosho, a kogda ploho, nukogda ne znayu kak traktovat te ili inye ego sheveleniya.

Some very general article. Sometimes it happens that you simply don’t feel the child, but that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t move. This can be the case with polyhydramnios, for example. That was exactly how it was for me.

and if the baby moves less than 10 times, then what? this is bad?

08/18/2005 09:39:18, tanya

Comment on the article "Baby's first movements: reasons for joy and anxiety"

Stirring the child. Fetal development. Pregnancy and childbirth. I have 32 weeks, the child is kicking very actively, his stomach is shaking. The first fetal movements during pregnancy, intrauterine development. In order to better understand the "language" of fetal movement, we ...

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Oh, my fourth partisan, I was saving myself with a home doppler))) otherwise I was a cockroach) until 18 weeks there were barely perceptible, rare, deep and indistinct "vibrations in the intestines", even with the older ones they were clearer) but then shoved well)

Also not really :-) sometimes very easy - how the fish swam
with the first child it was more fun :-)))

Movements and colds. Ailments, illness, toxicosis. Pregnancy and childbirth. He certainly moves, but somehow not so actively. Previously, the stomach was already shaking, but now there are slight tremors and not so frequent.

Discussion

Katyusha, maybe the little ones just feel that you have weakened, and he also lurked?

If there was a high temperature, in short, everything was talking about the flu, then one would be worried about a lack of oxygen, for example. And if only a slight cold - then it's okay !!!

about perturbations and the placenta. Fetal development. Pregnancy and childbirth. about perturbations and the placenta. I read somewhere recently that if the placenta is located on the front wall, then the baby's movements are felt less, they are more delicate, that the placenta is like ...

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no, well, at 28 weeks, the placenta does not amortize so much that it is not audible. you just have a calm kid, or maybe the weather really is.
For my own peace of mind, I bought such a device to listen to a child's heart, I don't remember what it is called in Russian (I'm in the states). my girl was most active late at night when I went to bed. they say that during the day the mummy's movements lull the child, like in a cradle, and when she sits / lies, the child wakes up :)

Here, from 16-17 weeks of excitement, during the first pregnancy at this period I already felt everything, but now the placenta on the front wall and the first sensations at 18 weeks appeared, and now I don't really feel it, I already tortured my doctor about this ...
Today, too, there was nothing all day, but I think we sleep there)

About night movements and the regime :). Personal impressions. Pregnancy and childbirth. I will join, Rimush. Of course, it’s bad without any stirring, but even when you put it on, it’s a sign that the child is uncomfortable there.

Discussion

Well, first of all, the age of the fetus is of great importance! If such an analogy can be drawn, it is only closer to childbirth! But as for the activity in general - I agree! The child is active in the stomach and then is born active! My eldest in the stomach with his feet just harassed me! I thought - a football player - Annette! Tap dance is our everything! Day and night!

never matched ;-)))

Stirring is very low .. Personal impressions. Pregnancy and childbirth. Stirring is very low. I noticed that for a week the movements began right almost under the pubis, then she would start picking something in the groin.

Fetal development. Pregnancy and childbirth. So I think, will I confuse the movements and movements of the child with contractions? otherwise it will be so painful somewhere, and I will think that it was he who just lay down uncomfortable for me ...

08/18/2017 / Heading: / Mari no comments

Expectant mothers are very worried and afraid to miss the first fetal movement during pregnancy. However, cute pushes are not just a pleasant feeling of oneness with their little miracle, but also an accurate indicator of the correct development and well-being of the baby. Even in the tummy, the baby can quite clearly explain to his mother what he wants. What movements indicate discomfort, and when should you run to the hospital? How to properly keep track of fetal activity?

When did the baby learn to move?

The baby begins to move much earlier than the moment when the mother will feel the first shocks.

Muscular activity is manifested long before the formation of the nervous system, skeleton and other organs. Already on the 21st day of pregnancy, a small heart beats. By the beginning of the 9th week, the nervous system is formed, the first reflexes appear. At the ninth week, the baby swallows amniotic water, which in fact is already a rather complex movement.

It is known from school biology lessons that the musculature of the human face consists of several dozen muscles. He can hiccup. At the 10th week, a small miracle is able to independently change the trajectory of its movement, but is still unnoticed by the mother. At the 16th week of development, the baby is able to distinguish sounds and react to them. Distinguishes in intonation, feels the mood of the mother. A week later, he opens and closes his eyes, blinks.

At the 18th week, the little man already knows a lot:

• fingering the umbilical cord with tiny handles,
• clenches and unclenches the fists,
• touches the head
• changes the position of the body.

At what stage of pregnancy do babies learn to manipulate their mother and create comfort on their own?

In the course of research, some covered their faces with pens when they heard unpleasant or loud sounds.

In the early stages, the concept of comfort is formed and the understanding comes that it is capable of influencing the intensity of external stimuli. The crumb will make the mother roll over from her back to one side with strong jolts or remind her that it is important to stay calm when the pregnant woman gets nervous.

Movement is the only way to communicate with mom, to communicate your feelings. By the nature and intensity of the movements of the mother and the doctors, they judge the condition of the baby.

How to recognize a baby's first greeting?

From the day when the baby first kicked her mother's tummy, women perceive the fetus as a child, feel like a future mother in full measure. This is what psychologists say.

Mommies are afraid to miss the first fetal movements during the first pregnancy, because they do not know what they look like. But later they say: "... this cannot be confused with anything, it is unforgettable."

Often, pregnant women describe their feelings as follows:

• an air bubble has risen to the surface;
• the fish perked up;
• a butterfly in closed palms is trying to take off;
• the ball rolled over.

In addition to beautiful poetic comparisons, women most of all attribute the similarity of the baby's first movements to banal flatulence. Since during pregnancy the digestive system "lives by its own rules" and often "pleases with surprises", mothers can miss the first hesitant tremors of the crumbs, mistaking them for intestinal peristalsis.

You can feel your baby even at the 13th week. When they say that every pregnancy is different, we are talking about all the processes. Doctors draw the attention of mothers to the period of 16-22 weeks of pregnancy, when you should carefully listen to the baby.

20-22 weeks - the period when the baby's movements become more orderly and resemble a newborn. In 30 minutes, a five-month-old man is able to make 20-60 different movements. And if you take into account that the baby has also grown up, then it is impossible to miss the shakes or confuse with something. At this time, the movements become distinct, and primiparous mothers should not be afraid that they will not be able to recognize them.

Important! If the baby does not make itself felt at 22 weeks of gestation, you should see a doctor.

When does the period of perceptible shaking begin?

Starting from the 24th week, the child continuously communicates with the mother in the only way available to him - movement. A pregnant woman learns to understand the baby even before it is born. By the "behavior" of the crumbs, one can judge a lot.

The little man reports joy, anxiety, well-being, discomfort, even his temperament. And he will also be able to "say hello" to dad and loved ones who are looking forward to him. At 6 months, movement is felt on the surface of the tummy.

The movement of the fetus is incredibly pleasant to feel, especially during the first pregnancy, and even the simplest and surest way of self-diagnosis. By decreasing or increasing the activity of the baby, the mother should judge his condition and inform the doctor in time.

Important! Lack of movement for 12 hours is unacceptable. The activity rate for a six-month-old fetus is 10-15 movements per hour, with intervals of 3-4 hours, when the baby is asleep.

Excessive activity can indicate discomfort. The child thus asks the mother to sit down or lie down more comfortably, or vice versa, take a walk. When a woman lies on her back, the fetus compresses large veins and receives less oxygen. Subsequently, the mother may feel intense tremors. The same effect can be observed if you sit for a long time in the "cross-legged" position.

It is enough to roll over on its side or sit down in a more suitable pregnant way: on the edge of a chair, legs slightly apart so that the tummy sits down comfortably. When mommy sits at the computer for a long time or on the road, you need to take breaks and easy feasible gymnastics, stop and get out of the car more often. Otherwise, irritable kicks won't keep you waiting long.

It usually calms down some time after the annoying factor is removed. But if the child drumming tirelessly for several hours or days, the movements deliver pain to the pregnant woman, this should not be tolerated. The doctor can more accurately determine the cause of the restless behavior.

Fidget is maximally mobile during the period of 24-32 weeks. Further, the frequency of movements decreases, but the strength remains the same or increases. The 25th week of pregnancy is the time when the body is fully formed and now it only remains to grow. This means that the tummy house is getting closer and closer. When the abdomen drops and the baby is inserted with the head into the birth canal, it becomes completely uncomfortable to move. It turns out only to stretch the arms or legs.

Many mothers note that before giving birth, the baby completely calms down and prepares to be born. But there are also more temperamental ones who violently react to the constraint of freedom of movement.

Important! In the later stages, the child's movement can cause discomfort and even pain. Most often in the hypochondrium. It's not scary - it's just very cramped for the crumbs.

Why do mothers feel their babies at different times?

Primiparous mothers simply torment themselves with the question: when can you feel the treasured tremors? There are several factors that affect the sensitivity of the mother:

1. weight - the mother will feel the tremors of a large child earlier;
2. individual sensitivity;
3. the constitution of the mother's body - thin mothers feel the movement earlier than those who are gaining weight intensively;
4. bowel problems;
5. amniotic fluid volume.

Let the sensations of pregnant women are far from unambiguous, but all children begin to move actively and orderly from 16-18 weeks. Before that, all movements are more like a reflex chaotic muscle contraction.

Important! Late movement is not always a sign of deviation. This is often the result of inaccuracies in calculating the gestational age. With an extended cycle, the difference between obstetric and real terms can be 1-3 weeks. But it doesn't hurt to play it safe and go to the doctor once again.

What is the difference between wiggling during a second pregnancy?

For the second time or during the third pregnancy, the mommy feels her baby 1-3 weeks earlier, which is the only difference. First, it has to do with experience. A woman with knowledge of the matter will no longer confuse the long-awaited tremors with anything else.

Secondly, such sensitivity is also associated with the uterus, which has not fully returned to its original state after the birth of the older child. The abdominal muscles become weaker, so the belly is noticeable much earlier.

If movement is felt only in the lower abdomen

By the location of the pushes, the mother can determine the location of the baby in the tummy. If movement is observed above the navel, then the child is in the correct position with the head down. But the movement in the lower abdomen speaks in favor of the breech presentation, that is, with the legs or buttocks down.

But don't worry. Before 32 weeks, there is a high probability that the baby will roll over on its own. In medical practice, there are cases when babies took the correct position a few days before giving birth. Also, the doctor can help the baby roll over. But even if he is stubborn and does not want to wait for the birth with his head down, then with modern medicine the outcome of childbirth will be positive in any case.

The situation is more complicated with the transverse presentation. The child is in a lying position, that is, the legs and head are on the sides, and the shoulder is facing the birth canal. In such a situation, natural childbirth is excluded. The baby is born by caesarean section. However, there is no need to worry: transverse presentation is a very rare occurrence.

Reduced tone of the muscles of the uterus and abdomen also leads to movement in the lower abdomen. Sometimes this is accompanied by discomfort in the perineal region. Most often observed in mothers with a second pregnancy or more.

Fibroids or fibroma of the uterus make their own adjustments to pregnancy, as they interfere with the baby in a cramped tummy. And if the head does not have enough space next to the neoplasm, then there will be legs.

High water allows the baby to constantly roll over and it is difficult for doctors to predict exactly how the baby is going to be born. But the mother, by wiggling, will understand what position the baby is in.

An insufficient amount of amniotic fluid, on the contrary, constrains movement and the baby may not have time to take the correct position.

How to understand a kid?

There are several methods for counting the number of movements of the baby, which are based on the principle of "count to ten." The only difference is the term and the subject of the study. The most famous are:

1. Md Pearson;
2. md Cardiff;
3. Sadovsky test;
4. British test.

The first three techniques are most commonly used. D. Pirson's technique is based on maintaining a special calendar of movements starting from the 28th week. Mommy listens to the hairs from 9:00 to 21:00. The time of the tenth movement is recorded in the calendar.

Calculation algorithm:

1. we fix the time of the first stirring;
2. movements of any nature other than hiccups are considered: jolts, rolls, coups;

1. the time of the 10th stirring is entered.

What the results indicate:

• a twenty-minute interval between the first and 10th stirring signals the correct development of the crumbs;
• the duration of the study of 30-40 minutes is also acceptable, perhaps the baby was resting or has a calm character;
• when an hour or more passes from the beginning of counting to the 10th movement, mom should not hesitate to go to the doctor.

For the Cardiff method, the same table can be used. In this case, the key point is the rate of movement in the same time frames 9: 00-21: 00. In other words, if in the allotted 12 hours the crumb reminded of himself at least 10 times, then everything is fine. When the mother does not manage to count the required number of tremors, it means that the baby is feeling unwell.

The Sadowski Method monitors the baby’s reaction to the mother’s meals. A pregnant woman should listen to movements within an hour after eating. If you manage to count 4 or more, then everything is fine.

If the reaction is weak, you need to repeat the study after the next meal.

Important! A deviation of 1.5 times from the norm in one direction or another indicates problems with the baby's health.

Strong movement of the baby often signals hypoxia. In a neglected state, excessive activity is replaced by sluggish expressionless movements.

For timely diagnosis, ultrasound and CTG (cardiotocography) are performed. CTG allows you to assess the baby's heartbeat and make the correct diagnosis. The study lasts about 30 minutes, during which the mother records all the baby's movements using a special sensor. While driving, the frequency should increase by 15-20 beats.

Important! Your baby's heartbeat shouldn't be monotonous. Heart rate ranges from 120 to 160 beats per minute.

Hypoxia is evidenced by:

• 60-90 beats per minute;
• monotonous heartbeat;
• lack of response to movement.

Minor deviations from the norms are corrected by special therapy aimed at improving blood flow in the placenta. Severe hypoxia is an indication for immediate caesarean section, if time permits. Also, mommy can be prescribed dopplerometry. It is recommended to undergo CTG once a week, starting from the 28th week of pregnancy.

Can the baby be moved or reassured?

Mothers note that the baby often "moves" when the mother tries to lie down or sleep. Also, the crumb responds after a delicious dinner. Doctors say that the baby has more energy to move.

Babies enjoy the gentle wiggle in their tummy when shopping or doing household chores. During this time they sleep more often. After birth, this habit persists for a long time. Many have to be lulled for a long time, carried in their arms, rocked in a stroller. And when mommy tries to lie down, the baby, apparently, becomes bored and uninteresting.

To stir up the baby, you can eat something tasty and lie down to rest. Or vice versa, do light gymnastics, take a walk, listen to music, and then relax. The kid will surely please his mother with a friendly kick. In addition, at rest, the mother becomes more sensitive.

Dad's communication with a little miracle is also important. The touch and voice of the dad soothes both the baby and the mom after the stress or excitement. And vice versa, the baby will want to thank dad for communicating and stroking his tummy.

Finally

Panic is not the best advisor in any situation, especially when carrying a beloved child. At whatever stage of pregnancy a woman is, a timely correct decision and awareness of all issues will get rid of most of the problems.