Is It Normal to Feel Fetal Movement at 18 Weeks?
The timing of fetal movement? Doctor, I am currently pregnant with my first child and I am 18 weeks along. I have already started to feel fetal movements. Is this normal? Generally, for a first pregnancy, fetal movements are typically felt around 20 weeks. Is it too early at 18 w...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
Hello! Experiencing fetal movement earlier is not a bad sign; on the contrary, it indicates that the fetus is more active. Fetuses with adequate amniotic fluid or those that are further along in gestation (with an earlier due date) tend to exhibit fetal movement sooner. Best wish...[Read More] Is It Normal to Feel Fetal Movement at 18 Weeks?
Understanding Fetal Movement, Contractions, and Ultrasound Safety During Pregnancy
Fetal movement? Uterine contractions? Ultrasound? Hello Dr. Lu, I am currently about 18 to 19 weeks pregnant with my first child. Is it normal not to feel any fetal movement at this stage? A few days ago, after working the night shift, I suddenly experienced tight and painful s...
Dr. Lü Lizheng Reply:
In a first pregnancy, it is common to feel fetal movement around the 20th to 21st week, which is typically around five months. Therefore, not feeling fetal movement at this stage is normal. The tight and painful sensation in the lower abdomen is indeed due to uterine contractions...[Read More] Understanding Fetal Movement, Contractions, and Ultrasound Safety During Pregnancy
Is Induction Safe for the Baby? Understanding Risks and Concerns
Is inducing labor harmful to the fetus? Hello, Dr. Liang! Recently, I have been particularly attentive to fetal movements due to placental calcification. I noticed a decrease in fetal movements and went to the hospital for an emergency consultation. After diagnosis, it was confir...
Dr. Liang Yinpan Reply:
Ms. Muny: The answers to your questions are as follows: 1) When administered at normal doses, labor-inducing agents generally do not harm the fetus as long as they do not cause excessive uterine contractions that could lead to fetal hypoxia. Since the physician has declared that ...[Read More] Is Induction Safe for the Baby? Understanding Risks and Concerns
Understanding Bleeding During Pregnancy: Symptoms and Concerns
Bleeding during pregnancy I am currently 30 weeks pregnant and occasionally feel tightness in my lower abdomen, with my belly feeling hard. Sometimes, fetal movements are uncomfortable or even painful. Four days ago, I noticed dark red bleeding, and it has continued despite takin...
Dr. Wang Hanzhou Reply:
Occasional tightening in the lower abdomen is likely a natural contraction, but if there are regular contractions accompanied by pain, medical attention should be sought immediately. At 30 weeks of pregnancy, any bleeding should prompt an evaluation to rule out the possibility of...[Read More] Understanding Bleeding During Pregnancy: Symptoms and Concerns