How many times is considered normal for fetal movement after 38 weeks of pregnancy?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

Generally, pregnant women can feel fetal movement around weeks 15 to 20 of pregnancy. It reaches its peak between weeks 28 to 32, and then gradually decreases after week 38. Pregnant women should start counting fetal movements from week 28. They should do this once in the morning, once in the afternoon, and once in the evening, with each session lasting 1 hour. The pregnant woman can sit or lie on her side, placing her hands lightly on her abdomen to feel the movements. Normal fetal movement is about 3 to 5 times per hour.