Abnormal forceful, jerky, and periodic fetal movement can be associated with a fetal seizure. The seizures occur repeatedly, usually involving the whole fetal body, and at a frequency that varies from two movements/second in clonic convulsions to several times/minute in lightening convulsions (2, 3).
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Abnormal forceful, jerky, and periodic fetal movement can be associated with a fetal seizure. The seizures occur repeatedly, usually involving the whole fetal body, and at a frequency that varies from two movements/second in clonic convulsions to several times/minute in lightening convulsions (2, 3).
Read moreWhat do normal fetal movements feel like?
What does baby movement feel like? Women have described the early sensation as feeling like popcorn popping, a goldfish swimming around, or butterflies fluttering . You might think those first gentle taps or swishes in your belly are gas, but you’ll recognize the difference once you start feeling them more regularly.
Read moreWhen should you start worrying about baby movements?
When you’ll feel your baby move If you have not felt your baby move by 24 weeks , tell your midwife.
Read moreWhen should you start worrying about baby movements?
When you’ll feel your baby move If you have not felt your baby move by 24 weeks , tell your midwife.
Read moreHow regular should baby movements be?
How often should my baby move? There is no set number of normal movements you should be feeling – every baby is different . Get to know how your baby moves. From 18-24 weeks on you should feel the baby move more and more.
Read moreHow regular should baby movements be?
How often should my baby move? There is no set number of normal movements you should be feeling – every baby is different . Get to know how your baby moves. From 18-24 weeks on you should feel the baby move more and more.
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