What Causes Increased Fetal Movements During 20th Week Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016

Question: Hi doctor XXXXXXX Hope u well . Alhamdullilah I am 20 weeks and 2 days now. I wanted to ask you is it normal not to feel anything move by this stage.? Everyone asking me do u feel anything and I honestly don't also my stomach is really small like there is a bump but it seems to be the same size from like 3 weeks ago dno if that's normal? I don't know maybe everyone is different. And then they say u meant to feel something move by now but nothing I think 1-2 times I felt like a flatter but hardly. Then when I read a google forum it says it will start around 22 weeks

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal phenomena

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear yes you are right generally first time pregnant patients feel movements around 22 weeks and rarely at 20 weeks.
It is fine at your stage to not to feel it yet.
You are soon going to experience them and believe me that will be one of the best feelings.
Wish you a healthy pregnancy ahead

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (28 minutes later)

Thanks doctor also I have to get done a c section is it safe to get it done at 38 weeks? Just out of curiosity. Due to eye pressure that's the advice given by doctors

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Very safe after 38 weeks

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear in case you want to walk safe go for cesarean anytime after 37 weeks but preferably after 38 weeks
Cesarean is very safe these days so nothing to worry

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (7 hours later)

Hi doctor XXXXXXX I recall ur husband being a cardiologist when I once was in need of one for my granny I have question

Hi doctor, my brother in law is 29 years old he has been suffering from chest pains for the past 1 weeks and pins and needles on the left hand. He went for an Ecg and it showed clear, what could it be? He's worried it could be a heart problem. It really hurts him he's chest every evening the pain. Like sharp pains in the corner of the arm. And jaw pains aswell. Left toe pains aswell

If you could ask him what he needs to get tested or done as the doctors in Malawi are not very great.

Thanks doctor for always helping

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Precautions advised

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX, thanks for trusting me.
I discussed with my husband and he said it is unlikely to be a cardiac cause but still he should get a Treadmill test done and also a neurological evaluation in view of possibility of cervical nerve compression.
Also take antacid tablets Digene or gelusil half an hour prior to all 3 meals.
All the best

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar