Pregnancy is a matter of time, and as time goes by, the condition of the fetus in the belly is constantly changing, especially in the late stages of pregnancy. During the late stages of pregnancy, the fetal body gradually takes shape, and fetal movements become more frequent, but less frequent compared to before. So, what are the reasons for frequent fetal movements at 39 weeks?
At 39 weeks of pregnancy, the fetal body size is already relatively large, and the environment in the belly is getting smaller and smaller. Therefore, fetal movement will be smaller than before 37 weeks of pregnancy. However, if the fetal movement is normal during normal times, but frequent and particularly severe fetal movement occurs during certain times, it is basically an abnormal manifestation. From a scientific perspective, it is caused by acute fetal hypoxia or chronic hypoxia. If the frequent fetal movement has exceeded one hour, the pregnant woman should go to the obstetrics and gynecology department of the hospital for fetal electrocardiogram monitoring to confirm a specific reason for the frequent fetal movement.
Frequent fetal movement at 39 weeks of pregnancy usually does not bring any risks, as it is mostly due to reduced fetal movement that is worrying. Frequent fetal movement can sometimes be a clinical symptom of fetal distress, but of course, it should also be taken seriously. In uncertain situations, it is necessary to see the emergency department and undergo a fetal heart rate examination. If the fetal heart rate monitoring test results are normal, then frequent fetal movement is not a big problem.
If conditions permit, a machine can be set up to monitor fetal heart rate with added weight. The fetal heart rate monitoring chart can be uploaded at any time every day and then handed over to the doctor for judgment on whether the fetal heart rate is normal.
