Strong fetal movement during due date

The due date is usually in the late pregnancy. It is quite important for pregnant women because during this period, the baby will be born. Before the children are about to be born, expectant mothers will also have some special reactions. For example, many expectant mothers have the problem of strong fetal movement. So, is it normal to have strong fetal movements during the due date? Let me introduce you to the relevant knowledge below!

In the late pregnancy near the due date, frequent fetal movements, that is, fetal movements greater than or equal to 30 times/12 hours or greater than or equal to 4 times/hour, are also normal, and expectant mothers do not need to worry too much at this time. In fact, normal pregnant women should start to feel fetal movements at 20 weeks of pregnancy. As the gestational age increases, fetal movements will gradually increase, reaching a peak at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy. However, it should be noted that fetal movements will gradually decrease after 38 weeks of pregnancy. Due to individual differences among fetuses, some fetuses may move about 100 times in 12 hours, but less than 20 times means that the fetus suffers from intrauterine hypoxia.

2. How many normal fetal movements are there before the due date?

After 32 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal movements become strong and regular. Doctors will advise pregnant women to count fetal movements to understand the condition of the fetus in the uterus. In the morning, noon and evening, measure the fetal movement for one hour each time in the left side lying position. Then add the three measured fetal movements and multiply by 4, which is the number of fetal movements in 12 hours.

Under normal circumstances, the fetus moves more than 3 times per hour. If the fetal movement is more than 30 times in 12 hours, it means that the fetus is in good condition. If it is less than 20 times, it means that the fetus has intrauterine hypoxia. If it is less than 10 times, it means that the fetus is in danger and the prognosis is poor.

3. Precautions for diet during the expected delivery period

Before and after the due date, pregnant women should ensure a balanced nutritional intake. Although it is necessary to supplement enough nutrition during pregnancy to avoid malnutrition that affects the normal development of the fetus, in the late pregnancy, the diet should be relatively restrained, because if you eat too much, the baby in the belly will grow too large, and there is a risk of macrosomia.

Starting from the eighth month of pregnancy, the fetus's body grows very fast. Its main characteristics are that the brain, bones, blood vessels, and muscles are fully formed at this time, various internal organs are mature, the skin gradually becomes tough, and subcutaneous fat increases. If a pregnant woman's nutritional intake is unreasonable or excessive, the fetus will grow too large and cause dystocia at birth. Therefore, the diet of pregnant women during this period must be arranged reasonably.

The diet during this period should be small, rich and varied. Generally, small meals should be taken, and the amount of food consumed should be appropriately controlled, especially high-protein and high-fat foods.