HOW MANY FETAL MOVEMENTS THE BABY SHOULD DO DURING PREGNANCY - PREGNANCY
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When the decrease of the baby's movements in the belly is worrisome



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Decreased baby's movements are worrisome when less than 4 movements per hour occur, especially in women with a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, problems with the placenta or uterus, or use of alcohol and cigarettes. The movements of the baby in the belly can be counted from the 28th week of gestation, and the reduction in movement can be cause for concern, because it may indicate that the baby is receiving less oxygen and in case of suspicion of reduction of movements the doctor should be informed