Patient's question:
I am currently 32 weeks pregnant. Since week 31, there has been a regular movement in the lower right corner of my abdomen, like a heartbeat. Is this fetal movement? It's still the same now, happening 3-4 times a day, with each episode lasting about 20 movements. Also, yesterday the fetal movement wasn't as frequent as usual—is that normal? Thank you!First follow-up question: When will it end? I always feel that hiccups are a sign of something not right. Also, can I skip counting fetal movements? Because I think the baby's movements are not very regular, and it doesn't make sense to count them at fixed times until they stop!
Doctor's answer:
It's the fetus hiccuping, which is a beneficial activity for the fetus.