Ask the Expert Series: Why is it Important to Count Kicks During Pregnancy?

Hello everyone! 👋 I am Dr Peter Wang, MBBS, Anchor Doctor at Speedoc. 👨🏻‍⚕️ As a healthcare professional and a parent, I understand that the health and well-being of your little one is of utmost importance. Hence, I am hosting this session to discuss key topics such as the vital role in monitoring your baby’s health and care tips that aim to support your physical and mental well-being as you embrace parenthood. 🌺💖 Kindly leave your questions in the comments section below. I will do my best to respond to every question! 💡🗣️ Topic: Why is it Important to Count Kicks During Pregnancy? 🤰 Date: Wednesday, 16 August 2023 Time: 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm

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Is it normal not to feel much of baby movement if mummy is too active in the day (e.g doing house chores, walking around, etc)?

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Fetal movements are unique to the individual fetus. That is why making it a habit to count kicks is especially important as it allows you to notice patterns and what’s normal for your fetus. You may notice the fetus is more active at certain times during the day. It’s common for mothers to notice more movement particularly after a meal. This is because of the increase in glucose in your blood. Others notice more movement in the evenings when they are going to bed. It is also very possible that you don’t feel the fetus moving during the day because you're busy, at work, with chores, or caring for your other children. Most people will begin feeling the fetus kick around 20 weeks into pregnancy as a general guide. By the third trimester (28 weeks of pregnancy), you should have a general sense of the movement patterns of the fetus.

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