I am 20 weeks pregnant and I do not feel the baby move or kick. When I go to bed at night, I only feel the baby move slightly and very little, once or twice. My placenta is attached to the anterior eye. So doctor, can you tell me if it is okay for the fetus to move very little at 20 weeks?

Fetal movement, also known as fetal movement, is one of the signs that indicate whether the fetus is normal or not. Monitoring fetal movement is not only emotional but also a beneficial practice for the fetus, especially in the last months of pregnancy.

Fetal movement is also known as fetal movement. This is a sign when the fetus has movements such as turning around, limbs or the whole body of the fetus has movements that the mother feels. Many women who are first-time mothers often worry that the fetus moves more on the left side or the right side is better.

If in the next hour the number of fetal movements is counted 3 times or less, this is an alarming sign that the fetus is suspected to be weak. The mother should go to the doctor and be hospitalized if necessary to have the fetus' health monitored with a Monitor.

Pregnant women with thick abdominal walls will have more difficulty feeling fetal movements than those with thin abdominal walls. Too much or too little amniotic fluid also affects the mother's ability to feel fetal movements.

Hiccups are a normal physiological phenomenon of the fetus. Every baby can have hiccups. This is considered a developmental milestone in the process of fetal growth. Pregnant women can feel the baby hiccuping. If not paying close attention, the mother will mistake it for fetal movements.

The umbilical cord is one of the important parts that helps the fetus receive oxygen and nutrients from the mother. One of the quite dangerous problems with the umbilical cord is umbilical cord torsion. This is one of the quite dangerous pregnancy complications, umbilical cord torsion occurs when the number of twists exceeds the umbilical cord's bearing capacity.

According to statistics, the rate of umbilical cord knotting accounts for 0.3 - 2.2% of pregnancies and the mortality rate of fetuses with this condition is often 4 times higher than that of normal pregnancies. Therefore, umbilical cord knotting is a danger that "threatens" millions of pregnant mothers in our country and around the world. Recognizing the signs of umbilical cord knotting on ultrasound early will help pregnant women take timely measures.

The umbilical cord is the only pathway connecting mother and child, carrying nutrients and oxygen to the baby. However, when the umbilical cord becomes knotted, it can seriously affect the pregnancy. Dangerous complications can occur both during pregnancy and labor.

Weight by week is one of the criteria to evaluate the health and development of the fetus. The weight of the fetus in the last 3 months often increases more rapidly to prepare for the birth process.

Normally, if the fetus is too early in pregnancy, it will be difficult for the pregnant woman to distinguish between fetal movement and abdominal pain. However, from the 18th week onwards, fetal movements are very clear with the baby stretching, kicking, rolling, and turning.