Fetal movement refers to the subjective feeling of the pregnant woman that the fetus is moving in the uterine cavity impacting on the uterine wall, and can generally be felt in 16~20 weeks.
16~20 weeks: At the beginning, fetal movement looks like a butterfly flapping its wings or a small fish spitting out bubbles;
20~24 weeks: Fetal movement is the fetus kicking its legs, like a somersaulting monkey;
24~28 weeks: the fetus may start to hiccup, and the stomach will rise and fall with the hiccups;
29~31 weeks: as the fetus continues to grow, the space in the uterus gradually becomes narrower and the amplitude of fetal movement becomes smaller, but the pregnant woman can feel more obvious fetal movement;
32~33 weeks: as the fetus is getting bigger and stronger, the frequency of fetal movement increases significantly and the ways of fetal movement become diverse;
33~36 weeks: fetal movement is mainly the fetus kicking and beating the pregnant woman’s abdomen with its arms and legs;
36~40 weeks: pregnant women will feel rapid and sudden fetal movements.
Fetal movement is a reflection of the well-being of the fetus in the uterus, and it is recommended to consult a doctor in time if there is any abnormality in fetal movement.