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 gives birth 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.
Typically, a woman begins to feel movements at 20 weeks during the first pregnancy and at about 18 weeks during the second pregnancy. 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, the 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 the child is desired. According to doctors, you need to carefully monitor the frequency and nature of fetal movements. 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 the baby starts to move in the morning and count, focusing on this time, so as not to overlook the 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.
