The quality of sleep for pregnant women is very important. When lying down and resting, many pregnant women prefer to lie on their left side. In fact, this position is more suitable for pregnant women. However, sometimes when lying down, they may feel that the fetal movement is more obvious and tends to lean to one side. So, why does the fetus keep moving on the left side while lying down?
The fetus is constantly moving on the left side, which is related to its position. As long as there are no other abnormal symptoms, there is no major problem. Under normal circumstances, fetal movements should not be less than 5 times per hour, and there are approximately 40 fetal movements within 12 hours. However, there are significant individual differences in fetal movements, so the number of fetal movements may vary. As long as the fetal movements are regular and the changes are not significant, there is no need to worry too much.
Although lying on the left side is beneficial for both the fetus and pregnant women, pregnant women should not maintain a fixed position for a long time. They can switch sides to sleep. If pregnant women always maintain a fixed posture, it can also cause frequent fetal movements. Pregnant women usually feel fetal movement between 18-20 weeks of pregnancy, when the fetus is still small and lacks strength, so the feeling of fetal movement is very small. As the gestational age progresses, pregnant women will gradually feel fetal movement.
The frequency of fetal movement varies in different situations. For example, when a pregnant woman is taking a shower or before going to bed at night, fetal movement is relatively frequent. At this time, the pregnant woman's body and mind are relaxed, so the fetus will also feel relaxed and become more active.
