What Is Normal Fetal Movement at Six Months of Pregnancy?
Disease description:
I’m nearly six months pregnant, and today I’ve noticed the fetal movements seem more frequent than usual—I’m worried something might be wrong. Could you please tell me what normal fetal movement is like at six months of pregnancy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Zhe
Being six months pregnant falls within the second trimester. At this stage, fetal movements are still irregular; typically, there are two to three movements per hour or 20–30 movements within 12 hours—though this may vary depending on the individual fetus. You can assess fetal well-being by monitoring your baby’s usual daily movement pattern. For example, if your baby normally moves about 30 times per day, a sudden increase in movement frequency may indicate potential complications such as fetal distress, intrauterine infection, or umbilical cord entanglement around the neck.
