When the child moves

When the expectant mother finds out about her interesting situation, she can't wait to feel the first movements. After all, this is how we learn that everything is fine with the child. But when does this long-awaited moment come? In the article we will tell you everything in detail about the first terms and how often the baby should move.

How long does the child start to move

In the early stages of pregnancy, the baby is still too young for the mother to feel his touch. Almost all the space is occupied by amniotic fluid. Therefore, you can feel the first movements a little later. About at week 20... But some mothers also celebrate earlier periods - 15 weeks. This is rare and is most common in a second pregnancy.

FROM 22 by 2 5 week the baby is more active. And the expectant mother increasingly notes this.

By the way, in the first pregnancy, you can easily confuse the movements with the work of the intestines. An experienced mother will immediately understand that it was a baby.

Also, if the pregnancy is multiple, the timing does not differ. Everything happens exactly the same. Only the movements can be stronger than with one baby.

In any case, try to remember or better write down the date when you can confidently tell the midwife about the baby's movement. The doctor should calculate the approximate date of delivery. Of course, this will not be 100% value, but the approximate date and month can be found out.

Does the child move normally

Now let's talk about the frequency of the baby's movements and how often he should do it. Obstetricians-gynecologists give approximate statistics - 15 movements for every three hours. But it also happens that the baby is quiet for half a day, and then, without ceasing, begins to "dance". This is also possible and is considered the norm. After all, the baby can sleep, then move in such a way that you simply do not notice it.

The reasons why the baby may be too active:

• Mom's nervousness. The child feels and understands everything. He begins to crawl back and forth and tell his mother that he does not like it.
• Inconvenient position. Sometimes the mother can sit incorrectly, and sometimes the child himself. If you are to blame, then change your position. If the baby himself, he will tinker until he finds a comfortable position.
• Hiccups. This process has not been canceled. Accordingly, the child is dissatisfied with what is happening and begins to change his location.
• Just an active kid. This also occurs. Many mothers noted this behavior after childbirth. In neurology, this is called hyperactivity.
• Hypoxia fetus. This is, of course, the worst case scenario. It turns out that the child suffers from a lack of oxygen. You yourself understand that there is little pleasant in this situation.

Any suspicions should be told to the doctor and dispelled by a series of tests. These could be blood tests, Ultrasound, CTG etc.

Let you be convinced once again that everything is fine with the baby. But don't go overboard. Frequent visits to the ultrasound office can be bad for you. After all, doctors advise to do this study no more than 5 times during the entire pregnancy.

Why does the child move a little

There are days when the baby is not as active as before. And the thought creeps into the head of the future mother that something happened to the baby.

Let's take a look at the reasons why a baby can reduce vigorous activity:

• The baby is sleeping. Sleep can last up to 4 hours.
• Sounds too loud. A too loud song or the sound of a passing car may alert the kid.
• Mom's activity. If the mother is fond of sports or likes to walk for a long time, then it is time for the child to sleep. He will simply be seasick.
• Child preparing for birth. This process takes place on a subconscious level. Strength must be protected. And what can you do in a small space that presses on you from all sides. These calm days begin 2-3 weeks before birth.
• Hypoxia. The baby stops actively moving if a severe stage of lack of oxygen sets in. This can be facilitated by the entanglement of the umbilical cord or low hemoglobin of the mother. You should be alerted that the baby does not show itself for more than 7 hours. Then call the doctor, if there is no way to call him, call an ambulance. Do your best to be sure otherwise.

Better to be taken to the hospital, but all the indicators will be checked immediately.

In general, do not hesitate to ask your doctor questions about fetal movements. After all, the health of the future son or daughter depends on your maternal instinct.