Before 3 months of pregnancy, besides early pregnancy symptoms, the pregnant woman's body also had a slightly enlarged belly, so there were no other reactions. By the time she is 4 months pregnant, there will be movement in her belly, which means there will be fetal movements. Fetal movement can continue until delivery, and generally, it gradually decreases during the late stages of pregnancy. Is frequent fetal movement at 38 weeks pregnant and about to give birth?
Frequent fetal movement at 38 weeks of pregnancy does not necessarily mean that birth is imminent. There are two reasons for this situation:
1. Physiological reasons: At 38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus can hear the mother's voice and also enjoys communicating with the expectant father and mother. When the expectant mother or father speaks to the fetus, the fetus will respond, so fetal movements will be more frequent at this time, which is the fetus's response to the parents.
2. Pathological reasons: For pregnant women, after 38 weeks of pregnancy, the fetus will gradually decrease. If the fetal movement changes frequency at this time, attention should be paid to whether the fetus has hypoxia or disease invasion.
Fetal movement refers to the movement trajectory of the fetus in the abdomen. Fetal movement starts at 16 weeks of pregnancy and is most active from 28 to 38 weeks of pregnancy. After 38 weeks of pregnancy, fetal movement gradually decreases, and it is about to enter labor.
