Part of a pregnant woman's action plan should also include recording fetal movements.
The crease pattern depends on the hand shape and fetal movement.
Quickening: The first fetal movements felt by the mother.
Medicine may be given to the fetus to temporarily stop fetal movement.
At first, fetal movements can be so gentle that you may not be sure what you are feeling.
Part of a pregnant woman's action plan should be to record fetal movements.
See fetal movement counting for information on how to check your baby's activity.
More fetal movement than expected during the second trimester and later.
Women are also reported to experience the sensation of fetal movements known as quickening, even though there is no fetus present (50-75%).
Lack of fetal movement or a change in the normal activity level of your baby.