Does your baby move a little in the womb? Discover when you have to worry
Feeling the baby move inside the belly is one of the most beautiful feelings that every mother claims to have. When he moves he manifests his presence and that is an action that moves all the members of the family. But also the movements are indicative of the state of health of the baby, so when it occurs rarely, mothers tend to worry.
The little movement can be a sign of alteration in health
The baby begins to move after the seventh or eighth week of gestation , but movements are usually only perceived by the mother around week 20.
As each child behaves differently, there is no standard number of movements. However, the absence or significant decrease in kicks may indicate health problems such as hypoglycaemia, aging placenta or inadequate feeding.
The test that measures the number of fetal movements
The obstetrician Belmiro Gonçalves Pereira , president of the High Risk Pregnancy Commission, explained that starting at week 28, the pregnant woman can apply a simple test to evaluate if the frequency of movements of the fetus is normal.
What you have to do is sit down one hour after lunch - every day - put your hands on your belly and count each movement. According to the obstetrician, the correct thing would be for the mother to feel that the baby moves seven times or more per hour. If the baby moves less than that, you should consult a doctor.
The number of movements is associated with the health of the fetus , so it is important that you look at that and be alert. If you have any doubt, do not hesitate to consult a specialist.
“Giving birth and being born brings us into the essence of creation, where the human spirit is courageous and bold and the body, a miracle of wisdom.”
– Harriette Hartigan