Question 1

can you tell me how monitoring fetal movement prevent stillbirth?

Accepted Answer

Kick Counting: Fetal movement is reassuring.  Babies that are in trouble stop moving, usually awhile before they are at risk of stillbirth.   Monitoring fetal movement is a way to make sure that baby is doing well without hooking you up to a fetal monitor.    If your monitoring indicates that baby isn't moving enough, you can go to the hospital for electronic fetal monitoring.  Best wishes!

Question 2

if i monitor baby at 3 weeks what sound will i hear now??? would i hear the fetal movement or blood flow now

Accepted Answer

Patience: At 3 weeks you will not be able to hear heartbeat or have fetal movement, but have patience.

Question 3

i have decrease in fetal movement or no movement at all, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Fetal movements: Absolutely you should be concerned if the fetal movement decreases or there is no movement at all. Moms usually start to feel fetal movement at about 20-22 weeks.  There are different ways to monitor fetal movement- some use the criteria of 10 movements in 2 hrs, others may use 4 movements in 1 hr.  If you feel that your baby is moving less or not moving at all, contact your health care provider.

Question 4

how often should you feel fetal movement at 24-25 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Fetal movement: Most women can feel at least five movements an hour but some feel more and some feel less.

Question 5

reduced fetal movement at 32 weeks. is this common?

Accepted Answer

Call your doc: If you are feeling decreased movement, you should speak to your doctor today, even if you have an appointment tomorrow. They can go over kick counts with you to help you differentiate normal variation versus a worrisome decrease.

Question 6

is it normal to have increased fetal movement 36 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Fetal movement: Increased fetal movement is a sign of a healthy baby doing his or her daily exercise. Healthy, neurologically normal fetuses move.

Question 7

erratic fetal movement at 33 weeks. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Reassuring: Fetal movements are reassuring during pregnancy. It indicates the fetus is recieving adequate oxygen. Later on in third trimester, you may experience fewer kicks and with less intensity due to reduced intra uterine space. Nonetheless, fetal movements are reassuring.

Question 8

should i be worried about increased fetal movement 38 weeks?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: When your baby moves more, it normally is an indication your baby is doing well. If everything else is going well, consider it a welcome sign that your baby is growing well.

Question 9

i'm 39 weeks and sudden increase in fetal movement. is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Movement fine: It may be an increase in movement, or it may be the baby is getting big to that point where you can really feel every litle thing he/she does. The baby may also be getting into that final position for birth. Too little movement is concerning, but "too much" not a problem.

Question 10

how do it tell the difference between a gaseous intestines or fetal movement ?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Are you in your first pregnancy? Experience helps to tell difference. Gaseous intestines come with tympanic abdomen on percussion, more gas passage especially following intestinal gurgling , etc. after taking certain foods; fetal movement is quiet... More? Ask your gyn-doc timely.

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Can you tell me how monitoring fetal movement prevent stillbirth?

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If i monitor baby at 3 weeks what sound will i hear now??? would i hear the fetal movement or blood flow now

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I have decrease in fetal movement or no movement at all, should i be concerned?

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How often should you feel fetal movement at 24-25 weeks?

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Reduced fetal movement at 32 weeks. is this common?

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Is it normal to have increased fetal movement 36 weeks?

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Erratic fetal movement at 33 weeks. should i be worried?

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Should i be worried about increased fetal movement 38 weeks?

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I'm 39 weeks and sudden increase in fetal movement. is that ok?

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How do it tell the difference between a gaseous intestines or fetal movement ?

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