
What should I do if I feel fetal movements but cannot hear the fetal heartbeat?
I've been pregnant for more than three months. I went to the hospital today for a prenatal checkup. I felt fetal movement, but the fetal heartbeat couldn't be heard. What should I do?

Fetal movement is present but fetal heartbeat cannot be heard, the following measures are recommended:
1. Confirm the detection method: Check whether the fetal heartbeat could not be accurately captured due to improper detection methods (such as detecting too early or at an incorrect location).
2. Monitor fetal condition: If the fetus continues to move but the heartbeat cannot be heard temporarily, it may be due to abnormal fetal position or incomplete development. In such cases, the fetal heartbeat may gradually become clearer as the fetal position changes or development progresses.
3. Seek timely medical attention: If multiple attempts still fail to detect the fetal heartbeat, or if other discomfort symptoms occur (such as abdominal pain, bleeding, etc.), medical consultation should be sought promptly for further examination to rule out possibilities such as fetal hypoxia, oligohydramnios, or fetal abnormalities. The physician will provide appropriate management recommendations based on the specific situation, such as oxygen administration, increasing amniotic fluid volume, adjusting sleeping positions, etc., to ensure the health and safety of the fetus.