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Why Is The Intensity Of Fetal Movements Fluctuating?

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...Hi, I m 29 weeks primary gravida, yesterday my baby started increase movements which last for 4 to 5 hrs but intensity of movement was low. Today I think that movements are less than normal. Thanks
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Dear Mumma to be,

At the outset let me congratulate you for your first pregnancy.

The baby movements depend up on the activity of the baby. The baby does not know our day and night. It has got its own biological clock according to which it sleeps. When awake it moves, while in sleep it does not. Too many movements of the baby are also not good. So if in last 4-5 hours it has not moved, it denotes that the baby may be sleeping. During 12 hours continuous period if you feel the movements of the baby minimum for 10 times, the baby is healthy and active. If it does not move that much, then it may suggest the risk to the baby and you will have to report to the Obstetrician immediately.

So count the foetal movements from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. If they are about 10 or more, nothing to worry. Continue your antenatal care and medicines, which includes immunization also.

Wish you a safe delivery and bony baby to breastfeed.
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Why Is The Intensity Of Fetal Movements Fluctuating?

Dear Mumma to be, At the outset let me congratulate you for your first pregnancy. The baby movements depend up on the activity of the baby. The baby does not know our day and night. It has got its own biological clock according to which it sleeps. When awake it moves, while in sleep it does not. Too many movements of the baby are also not good. So if in last 4-5 hours it has not moved, it denotes that the baby may be sleeping. During 12 hours continuous period if you feel the movements of the baby minimum for 10 times, the baby is healthy and active. If it does not move that much, then it may suggest the risk to the baby and you will have to report to the Obstetrician immediately. So count the foetal movements from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. If they are about 10 or more, nothing to worry. Continue your antenatal care and medicines, which includes immunization also. Wish you a safe delivery and bony baby to breastfeed.