Is it normal to have a decrease in fetal movement at 39 weeks of pregnancy?

In the later stages of pregnancy, many mothers will feel that the fetus in their body is constantly moving, and may even kick themselves. Many pregnant women believe that the more frequent the fetal movement, the more at ease they will be. However, some women experience reduced fetal movement at 39 weeks of pregnancy. So, is this normal? The following is a detailed answer for you to check out.

I am now 39 weeks pregnant and have reached the late stage of pregnancy. Generally, in the late stage of pregnancy, fetal movements will gradually decrease. Now I need to go for prenatal check-ups every week. As long as there is no problem with the fetal heart rate monitoring, there is no need to worry.

Fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus in the uterine cavity that impacts the uterine wall. That is, starting from the 5th month, the mother can clearly feel the movement of the fetus. The fetus stretches out its hands, kicks its legs, and impacts the uterine wall in the uterus. This is fetal movement. The number, speed, strength, etc. of fetal movements indicate the safety of the fetus. Normal obvious fetal movements should be no less than 3 to 5 times per hour, and more than 30 to 40 times in 12 hours. However, due to the large individual differences among fetuses, some fetuses may move about 100 times in 12 hours. As long as the fetal movements are regular, rhythmic, and do not vary much, it proves that the fetal development is normal.

Method of counting fetal movements: Pregnant women lie on their left side and quietly feel the number of fetal movements. Record each time the fetus moves. Record for 1 hour each morning, noon and evening. Multiply the total of fetal movements in 3 hours by 4, and then calculate the number of fetal movements in 12 hours. If the fetal movement is less than 3 times in 1 hour, or less than 10 times in 12 hours, especially when the fetal movement disappears, it is a danger signal and you should seek medical attention immediately without delay to avoid consequences such as fetal intrauterine asphyxia.

First of all, the 39th week of pregnancy is the time for delivery. During this period, the fetal movement should be very frequent, so when the fetal movement decreases at 39 weeks, although this is also a normal phenomenon, as an expectant mother, if your child's fetal movement decreases significantly, it is best to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination.