Patient's question:
Doctor, I am 29 weeks pregnant. The baby is moving noticeably and very strongly, but sometimes my abdomen aches. What could be the reason? Sometimes it hurts a little, and sometimes it hurts very much. Is it normal?Doctor's answer:
Pregnancy weeks 29 to 38 are the most frequent periods for fetal movement, but overly frequent fetal movement is also abnormal. Abdominal pain could be a sign of false labor contractions. Generally, fetal movement occurs 3 to 5 times per hour, with 30 to 40 movements in 12 hours. You can go to the hospital for a check-up to rule out the possibility of the baby choking. Pay attention to regular prenatal check-ups, avoid spicy and cold foods, and strictly prohibit sexual intercourse in the later stages of pregnancy. Wishing you and your baby good health.