The wiggling of the baby in the stomach is a long-awaited and exciting event in the life of the expectant mother. Carrying a small miracle under her heart, she anxiously listens to new sensations, fearing to miss the most important thing. It is with the first pushes of the child that a woman begins not only to know about her interesting position, but also to feel it.
Instructions
Step 1
As a rule, the expectant mother begins to feel the movements of her baby at a period of 15 to 20 weeks. Primiparous women begin to feel the baby a little later than those who have a second pregnancy. Each mother can describe the first movements of the baby in different ways, because everything is individual. They are so light and elusive that they can be mistaken for bowel movements. However, most women are absolutely sure that fetal movements cannot be confused with anything.
Step 2
The crumb grows and develops rapidly. At about 18 weeks, he can already touch the umbilical cord with his fingers, smile, clench his fists and even make grimaces, expressing his displeasure. And after 20 weeks of pregnancy, the frequency of fetal movements increases up to 15 times a day. However, the expectant mother should be alert when there is a sharp change in the intensity of fetal movements. This fact may indicate the presence of intrauterine fetal hypoxia, which is fraught with serious consequences for the baby.
Step 3
As the crumbs in the mother's stomach increase, his movements become clearer and more active, strong blows to the ribs are possible, sometimes bringing pain. It is already quite possible to feel how the child is turning over, making himself comfortable. Also, during his physical activity, you can observe tubercles from different sides on the mother's stomach. If you look closely, you can see the palms or heels of the crumbs.
Step 4
In the last months of pregnancy, the baby's movements are slightly reduced. But this does not mean that something is wrong with him. It's just that by this time the child has become so big that he does not have enough room in his stomach for somersaults. There comes a crucial period of preparation for childbirth.
Step 5
It should be remembered that if the baby's movements are not felt for more than 12 hours, you should immediately seek help from a doctor at the antenatal clinic. Undoubtedly, a strong blow to the stomach or the fall of the expectant mother can serve as a cause for concern.
