How long will it be before I feel fetal movement?

Patient's question:

I got married last year. Recently, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain, especially during my period. I'm very worried it might affect fertility, and I also feel extremely cold and afraid of the cold. How long will it take for fetal movement to occur?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, under normal circumstances, you would typically feel fetal movement around 4 months of pregnancy, but there can be individual differences. If you haven't felt any fetal movement after 10 days into your 4th month of pregnancy, it doesn't necessarily mean the fetus is abnormal. Since you have already had an ultrasound and there were no abnormalities, you can set your mind at ease.
An ultrasound can generally determine whether the fetus is developing normally. The inability to feel fetal movement may be related to individual differences, sensitivity levels, or psychological factors, among other things. You can continue to monitor the situation.

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