Patient's question:
Baby has frequent fetal movements. When moving, the heart rate can sometimes be above 160, and when not moving, it is below 160. Usually, it is between 150-158.If fetal movements are around 20 times per hour, will it be hypoxic?
Doctor's answer:
Starting from the 28th week of pregnancy, expectant mothers should count fetal movements, generally 3-5 times per hour. The counting method usually involves counting for 1 hour at fixed times each day in the morning, afternoon, and evening. If more than 3 movements are counted per hour, it indicates that the fetus is doing well. Alternatively, you can multiply the sum of the three counts (morning, afternoon, evening) by 4 to get the total fetal movements for 12 hours. If the total fetal movements in 12 hours are 30 or more, it indicates that the fetus is doing well. If fewer than 20, it suggests that the fetus may be experiencing abnormalities. If the fetal movements are fewer than 10, it may indicate fetal hypoxia in the uterus.