Is it normal for it to feel like a baby moves constantly in the third trimester?

By Laura S. Harris
Sep 8, 2021

Ultimately, there's no such thing as excessive fetal movement. Babies will often have their own activity levels. There are certain trends that most pregnancies follow, such as the fetus being the most active after a meal; although this may not be the case for every pregnancy.

What does it mean if baby kicks a lot?

Babies who kick a lot in the womb are also more active after birth. Some mothers have more trouble feeling the kicks than others. If the placenta is on the front side of the womb, or if you are overweight, you will feel the kicks less. You can practice feeling for kicks when you check to see if your stomach moves.

What does it mean if baby is very active in womb?

Generally, an active baby is a healthy baby. The movement is your baby exercising to promote healthy bone and joint development. All pregnancies and all babies are different, but it's unlikely that lots of activity means anything other than your baby is growing in size and strength.

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References

• https://www.toplinemd.com (Aug 12, 2021) Why Do Babies Move So Much in the Womb? | Topline MD
• https://www.mombaby.org (Sep 29, 2021) When it kicks in the womb – what does this mean?
• https://www.healthline.com (Oct 27, 2020) Can a Baby Be Too Active in the Womb? - Healthline