When does the baby begin to move in the womb in the first pregnancy and in the subsequent ones?
Mothers notice the baby's first movements in the secondtrimester. In fact, he has been actively moving for a long time. But due to the fact that he previously had quite a lot of space in the uterus, his movements occurred unnoticed by his mother.
The first movements of the baby mom are felt at the beginningsecond trimester of pregnancy. Photo: GettyThe first, timid movements of the baby can be confused with the work of the intestines. Usually mothers, waiting for the firstborn, feel his wiggling at a later date than those who have already passed through it. Mom, waiting not for the first baby, they know and remember what the baby's stirring looks like. More slender moms also tend to feel the first stirring of the baby before women of a more dense physique. Therefore, if not a miniature woman is waiting for the first child, she may notice his first wiggling closer to the middle of the term. It's not scary at all.
How often should the baby move at the 20th week of pregnancy?
In the first half of the term, the baby's movements maybe unstable. Or the mother may not feel each of them. But at 20-25 weeks, the mother should feel the baby's movements every day. At later stages, the baby should push at least 10 times a day. The baby may start moving when the mother walks up the stairs. Often, children respond with active movements to the mother's intake of food, especially hot tea. But if such movements do not occur or occur much less than expected, you should immediately see a doctor. The doctor will listen to the heart rate and draw a conclusion regarding the possible lack of oxygen in the child. Due to hypoxia, the baby may become less active. Lack of oxygen can cause both excessive activity and excessive calmness. At later stages, movements become more noticeable. Mothers may even experience painful sensations when the baby rests against organs or ribs. If the mother lies on her back, this may cause discomfort to the baby, and he will begin to move more actively. In this way, he expresses his dissatisfaction due to the lack of oxygen, since when the mother lies on her back, her inferior vena cava is compressed. And this position should be avoided in the later stages. During the period of expecting a baby, mothers often worry about the health of the future baby. Some people think that the baby is too active, while others, on the contrary, are worried about the excessive calmness of the child. It makes sense to measure the number of movements to make sure that everything is okay only in the third trimester. And before that, the heartbeat and well-being of the child are determined by the doctor.
