Fetal movement

What is Fetal movement?

Fetal movement refers to motion of a fetus caused by its own muscle activity. locomotor activity begins during the late embryological stage, and changes in nature throughout development. Muscles begin to move as soon as they are innervated. These first movements are not reflexive, but arise from self-generated nerve impulses originating in the spinal cord.

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Is it possible that fetus moves too much? Im 33 weeks and baby is very very active!

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Active movements in some babies is normal.

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There is increased fetal movement in...

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hi I am 37 weeks 2 days pregnant I wanted to know what is the ideal fetal movement count do we feel less movement if...

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More than 10 movements in 2 hrs

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The perception of fetal movement depends a lot on the...

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My wife is 25 years old. She is now 34 weeks and 2 days pregnant. She is otherwise normal with no other systemic illness such as no DM, no...

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