Patient's question:
My partner is already 28 weeks pregnant. What I want to ask is: sometimes the fetal movement is very strong, and at other times it feels almost non-existent. Is such a significant change in fetal movement normal? Is it related to factors such as the mother's posture?Doctor's answer:
Starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, count fetal movements three times a day (morning, noon, and evening) while lying in bed, with each session lasting 1 hour. Add the counts together and multiply by 4 to get the total fetal movements in 12 hours. Normal fetal movements are defined as ≥30 movements in 12 hours or ≤3 movements per hour.Generally, doctors recommend bed rest and prohibit sexual activity for women with risk factors during prenatal check-ups. Additionally, patients should pay attention to creating a comfortable environment, which is beneficial for rest. Wishing the patient a healthy delivery.