Why does the abdomen feel like it's pulsing like a heartbeat during the middle and late stages of pregnancy?
Disease description:
I recently became pregnant, and for the past couple of days, I've constantly felt a pulsing sensation in my abdomen similar to a heartbeat. Why does the abdomen feel like it's pulsing like a heart during the middle and late stages of pregnancy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
In the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, a heartbeat-like pulsation in the abdomen is usually a sign of fetal hiccups. Fetal hiccups typically manifest as rhythmic, localized movements similar to a heartbeat and are considered a normal physiological phenomenon. During mid to late pregnancy, it's important to get adequate rest and avoid excessive fatigue. Regular prenatal checkups, including ultrasound scans and fetal heart rate monitoring at the hospital, are necessary to monitor the fetus's growth and development.
