Obviously, the development of the embryo in the first and even in the fifth pregnancy is practically the same. Indeed, by the ninth week, a baby in the womb is already distinguished by the ability to swallow amniotic fluid, by 16 it reacts to sounds and voices from outside. However, it is surprising that the expectant mother in the first pregnancy begins to feel the activity of the crumbs only by the 20th week, and the first movements during the second pregnancy are clearly manifested somewhat earlier, approximately at 16-18 weeks. What is the reason for this kind of state of affairs?
The first movements during the second pregnancy. Embryo Activity
Experts say that each future woman in labor may have individual characteristics of the body, including those associated with the process of bearing a baby. So, for almost everyone, the first movements during the second pregnancy make themselves felt, starting from about 16-18 weeks. The fact is that a woman already knows what to expect, and therefore she feels movements inside herself earlier than with her first child. On theAt this stage, as various medical studies show, the fetus makes about two hundred movements every day. Over the next two months, this figure may double again: the baby will swallow amniotic fluid, somersault in the amniotic fluid, grab the umbilical cord. A little later, the first movements during the second pregnancy already become less noticeable. The thing is that the fetus will calm down, it will simply become cramped in the womb due to the large weight and decrease in the amount of amniotic fluid. According to available statistics, as a rule, the fetus shows the greatest activity in the period from 20:00 to 08:00. In the daytime, he prefers to rest quietly and not disturb his mother.
What should I pay attention to?
During the period when fetal movements are felt, it is still recommended to apply
attention to some factors. You will need to seek advice from a specialist in the following cases:
- When you do not feel the activity of the baby for 12 hours. Even in the later stages, this fact can become evidence of a missed pregnancy (the fact that the baby died in utero). The gynecologist, in turn, during the examination, must listen to the baby's heartbeat and, if necessary, do a number of additional tests.
- Activity is not interrupted throughout the day. Most often, this fact indicates the presence of the so-called hypoxia, that is, lack of
oxygen. This can happen in the last weeks of a baby's life in the womb, and earlier. Mild forms of hypoxia can be eliminated as soon as possible, however, in the case of a severe variant, the consequences may be irreversible. According to statistics, every second pregnancy in our country is accompanied by this problem.
Conclusion
In fact, all questions related to the activity of the fetus are very conditional. If you are 16 weeks pregnant, the movements will soon make themselves felt, so you should listen to yourself, but don't worry if you don't feel anything yet. Doctors constantly monitor the he alth and development of the fetus, therefore, there is no point in worrying. Everything will come in just a few weeks.
