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What Do Increased Fetal Movements During Last Trimester Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016
Question: Is it possible that fetus moves too much? Im 33 weeks and baby is very very active!
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Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Active movements in some babies is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

There is increased fetal movement in some babies after 32 weeks. An increased fetal movements is noted as more than 40 movements in an hour. Research has shows that increased fetal movements are not a risk besides your baby is showing hyperactivity since 30 weeks.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
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What Do Increased Fetal Movements During Last Trimester Indicate?

Brief Answer: Active movements in some babies is normal. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing in to us. There is increased fetal movement in some babies after 32 weeks. An increased fetal movements is noted as more than 40 movements in an hour. Research has shows that increased fetal movements are not a risk besides your baby is showing hyperactivity since 30 weeks. Hope your query is answered. Please do write back if you have any doubts. Regards,