Fetal movement refers to the movement of the fetus in the uterine cavity that impacts the uterine wall. The fetus reaches out, kicks, turns over, and arches its back to impact the uterine wall in the womb. This is fetal movement. To put it bluntly, it is caused by the fetus' punches and kicks. It is a subjective feeling (after all, the mother needs to feel it).

At the 5th month of pregnancy, most mothers have just begun to feel fetal movements (fetal body movements actually begin at 7-8 weeks). The fetal movements at this time are vague and vague. Reachable.

As the gestational age increases, the fetal activity gradually increases, and the fetal movements become more and more vigorous and regular.

The amount of fetal movement is mainly related to the following factors:

Warm reminder from obstetricians: When the gestational age is greater than or equal to 28 weeks, remember to count the fetal movements.

Important reminder: A baby who is 5 months pregnant (that is, 17-20 weeks) is as big as a banana and can be swallowed. Your baby is the size of a banana.

At 20 weeks, the baby is almost 25 centimeters and weighs 250-300 grams. The size of the head is about 1/3 of the body length. The baby who arrives at this time is a big-headed baby. The nose and mouth can gradually be clearly seen, and hair and nails begin to grow.

At this time, the baby's whole body is covered with lanugo, subcutaneous fat begins to form, and the skin turns opaque red. The pulse of the heart increases and the beat becomes more powerful.

The baby's bones and muscles have also further developed, and the movements of the little hands and feet have become more lively. Many mothers begin to feel fetal movement at this time.

However, every mother feels the fetal movement differently. Some feel like a dragonfly paddling across the water, some feel like a small fish blowing bubbles, and some feel like they are moving toward the baby. Kicking and knocking to say hello to my mother.

When I was pregnant with two babies, a boy and a girl, I felt that the personalities of the two children were different. The eldest boy was less active, and he would feel like a little greeting for a long time when he was gently pressed together. . The second daughter is different. She is like a lively little fish, kicking and pushing around to explore.

How do you feel, expectant mothers? Let’s talk about it.

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Some time ago, Happy Dad answered a question about fetal movements. A fan mother commented below:

Happy Dad, you have said so much How important is fetal movement? To a certain extent, fetal movement represents the baby's life in the mother's belly. Fetal movement means whether the baby is growing healthily, etc. However, there is only one thing missing, and that is what Are fetal movements considered normal fetal movements?

In fact, this question is very good, and it is true. Generally speaking, we are busy paying attention to the number of fetal movements of the baby, or whether the baby has fetal movements, and ignore a more important question, that is, what is the most important question? Is this normal fetal movement?

So today Happy Dad will talk to you about the baby’s fetal movements.

The so-called fetal movement actually refers to the baby’s activities in the mother’s womb.

This kind of activity is usually in a broad sense, such as the baby turning over, swimming, turning in circles, stretching the arms, kicking the legs, etc. These actions can impact the mother. Our uterine wall, of course, allows mothers to feel the baby's movements.

Of course there are also some naughty babies with a wide range of activities. Happy Dad had seen an animated picture on the Internet before, showing a baby's fetal movement, which can almost knock over the cup placed on the mother's belly, which shows the magnitude of the baby's fetal movement.

Now that we know what fetal movement is, let’s take a look at what are the elements of normal fetal movement.

Our most intuitive understanding of fetal movement is the frequency.

For a normal baby, in the second or third trimester, the number of fetal movements is usually more than 20 times every 12 hours. Of course, this is just a minimum value. Happy Dad has a colleague, During pregnancy, the baby in the belly is always very active, and the fetal movement of more than 50 times a day is less. However, if the number of fetal movements of the baby is less than 10 times in 12 hours, it is very likely that the baby is suffering from hypoxia in the womb, and mothers need to go to the hospital for examination in time.

There are also manifestations of fetal movement.

Under normal circumstances, fetal movements are regular and rhythmic, and the range of changes is not very large. For mothers, it just feels more comfortable, not the kind that is strong and gentle at first. Most of the time, except under special circumstances, babies' fetal movements are relatively regular. If they want to be gentle, they will always be very gentle, if they want to be intense, they will always be very intense.

Of course, what is mentioned here is that under normal circumstances, the number and amplitude of fetal movements are actually affected by many factors, such as the mother's environment, mother's posture, mother's emotional changes, etc.

It is precisely because there are too many uncertainties about fetal movement, so clinically we only choose the number of fetal movements as a sign of whether the baby is growing healthily. Generally speaking, as long as mothers are in a happy mood, pay attention to their diet and have a regular schedule, there will be no problems with the baby. 5 months pregnant, what does fetal movement feel like?

When you are 5 months pregnant, which is about 20 weeks, most pregnant mothers begin to feel the baby's fetal movements at this stage. It is conceivable that the baby's fetal movements are relatively slight at this stage.

Many pregnant mothers have not felt the baby’s fetal movements at 20 weeks. This is because some pregnant mothers have thicker abdominal walls, or have more amniotic fluid and different sensitivities. The feeling of fetal movement will be a little slower during this period. For example, Mo’s mother only felt the baby’s fetal movement around 22 weeks.

During the 5th month of pregnancy, most of the fetal movements are relatively mild. As the baby gradually grows up, the pregnant mother’s uterus will become larger and larger, and the uterine wall will become thinner and thinner. , the fetal movements of the baby are more easily noticed by the pregnant mother. At 28 weeks, the pregnant mother can clearly feel the baby's fetal movements. At this time, the baby's fetal movements will be much more frequent. At 32-34 weeks, During the peak period of fetal movement, the pregnant mother can clearly feel every movement of the baby's punches, kicks, and rolls.

Fetal movements in the 5th month of pregnancy are very slight. Sometimes they are like gastrointestinal motility, sometimes they feel like they are hungry, and sometimes they feel like there is a small fish slowly moving in their stomach. Swimming~

When Mom Mo felt the baby's fetal movements for the first time, she felt like something was bulging in her belly, and her belly would bulge, and then disappear soon. What do fetal movements look like when you are 5 months pregnant? Let’s see what people who have experienced it say~

Mom No. 1: I only felt the fetal movement clearly when I was 24 years old. My belly is relatively thick, so I felt the fetal movement later, which was like a wave. of surge.

Mom No. 2: There is a feeling of something rolling in the stomach. Sometimes it is a little uncomfortable, like a small fish swimming around, and sometimes it feels like it is pushed suddenly.

Mom No. 3: Sometimes I feel my belly suddenly bulges, and then it disappears. Sometimes I feel it moves, but it’s too slight, so I’m not sure.

Mom No. 4: Sometimes the hard fist bulges out and shrinks in when touched lightly. Sometimes it feels like the stomach is churning and the muscles are twitching.

Mom No. 5: Like small fish bubbling, sometimes like a hungry rumbling stomach.

In the 5th month of pregnancy, the baby’s fetal movements are very slight, so sometimes pregnant mothers can easily ignore them~

If the pregnant mother still has fetal movements at 20 weeks Don’t worry too much if you don’t feel fetal movement. As long as the prenatal check-up is normal, you may be able to feel the baby’s fetal movement in another week or two~

Pregnant mothers still remember when their first fetal movement was What does it feel like?

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What are fetal movements like at 5 months of pregnancy

Fetal movements at 5 months of pregnancy are pregnant women feeling that their abdomen is being kicked. Generally, the frequency is not too high, and the intensity of fetal movements is acceptable to pregnant women. within the range.

Fetal movement is the movement of the fetal limbs in the uterus, which makes the mother feel the impact. It is a sign of the fetus' survival in the uterus. In the fifth month of pregnancy, the fetus's bones and muscles further develop, its hands and feet become more active, and the mother begins to feel fetal movement. Pregnant women have different feelings about fetal movements. Some feel their abdomen moves, drums or pushes a few times. Some just feel a small bulge in their abdomen and moves back and forth. Some pregnant women also have other feelings. If there is no fetal movement at 5 to 6 months of pregnancy, you should go to the hospital in time for a detailed examination.

As the gestational age increases, fetal movement gradually changes from weak to strong, and at term, it gradually weakens due to reduced amniotic fluid and reduced space. Fetal movement monitoring is the most effective way to evaluate the intrauterine condition of the fetus through self-testing by pregnant women. One of the simple and effective methods. If fetal movement decreases or disappears during pregnancy, you need to see a doctor in time.

This content was reviewed by Li Huaifang, chief physician of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Shanghai Tongji Hospital

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For expectant mothers who are pregnant with their first child, There are roughly two types of fetal movements in the 5th month of pregnancy. One is like a small fish swimming, slippery. This kind of fetal movement can generally be felt by pregnant mothers, but it is difficult for expectant fathers to feel it if they touch it with their hands. Another way is to feel like the baby's little fist or foot touching your belly. This kind of fetal movement can be felt by placing your hand on your belly.

The feeling of fetal movement is actually the activity of the fetus in the womb. It is a normal physiological reaction of the fetus. Fetal movement actually depends a lot on whether the mother feels the fetal movement. Generally, fetal movement will occur within a few months of pregnancy. The feeling of fetal movement is particularly wonderful. Everyone's feeling of fetal movement is different. I remember feeling like the fetus had a big bulge in my belly and then swam away like a fish, very fast. The mother's body feels very comfortable!

At five months, the fetal movement will not be too obvious. It feels a bit like the feeling of "gurgling" in the stomach after eating too much. However, it seems that every mother’s fetal movements are not necessarily the same. Some fetal movements feel like water flowing through them.

With my second child, it has become particularly obvious at 5 months. Sometimes, I suddenly get kicked hard. Most of the fetal movements are concentrated in the lower part of the belly. It starts to happen frequently around 11 o'clock at night, and I tend to move even after eating during the day.