Is it normal for a fetus to move frequently at eight months of pregnancy?

Patient's question:

No.

Doctor's answer:

At this stage, the mother cannot yet feel the fetal movement. Generally, around the 20th week of pregnancy, most expectant mothers can feel the fetal movement, which is particularly noticeable at night. The period from 29 to 38 weeks is when fetal movement is most frequent. As the due date approaches, fetal movement may slightly decrease due to the descent of the fetal head.