Patient's question:
Dear Doctor,Hello, my wife's last menstrual period ended on October 19, and it lasted until October 25. Normally, her period is delayed by 7-10 days, with the longest duration being around 15 days. In November, we had unprotected sex (we usually use condoms and have never taken birth control pills), with the last sexual activity occurring on November 26. However, she did not have her period until December 6, and the pregnancy test was negative. After the doctor's examination, they suggested it could be either not pregnant or a very small fetus, recommending my wife receive a progesterone injection. Due to concerns about pregnancy, we did not immediately administer the progesterone. On December 12, the pregnancy test was still negative, and starting in the afternoon of December 12, we began...
Doctor's answer:
??????Hello, at 48 weeks of pregnancy, it is still normal not to feel fetal movement, so it is normal that you can't feel it. Fetal movement is usually consciously felt between 18~20 weeks.You haven't experienced spotting or abdominal pain, and your appetite is good, which are all positive signs. Nausea and vomiting, which are common early pregnancy symptoms, usually appear around week 6 of pregnancy, but they are not always guaranteed to occur. There is no need to worry—just ensure regular prenatal check-ups.