March 2019 – Pink or Blue Care

Fetal Movement Counting (FMC)

AKA Fetal kick counts

Refers how many times a baby moves during a certain time.

The mom must feel at least 10 movements within 2 hours, but she would probably feel movements in less time than that, letting her know her baby is doing just fine. This is very important to do in the third trimester, noticing the baby movement changes can save his life on time.

This is very important to do in the third trimester, noticing the baby movement changes can save his life on time.

Amniotic fluid measurements

Amniotic fluid index (AFI)

This is used as an estimate of the amniotic fluid volume, to know if there is a normal amount of amniotic fluid or if there is not enough or too much amniotic fluid.

This is measured by ultrasound and basically is the sum of all the four single deepest pockets from each quadrant.

Note: A fluid pocket may contain fetal parts or umbilical cord loops, but these are not included in the measurement.

Woman’s Reproductive System

A woman’s reproductive system includes:
– The vagina
– The uterus
– Two uterine tubes
– Two ovaries

Power naps, a 60 to 90 minutes nap, regularly!

First trimester is normal to feel tired, don’t worry it will pass. Remember you are growing a little human, your body is going through so many physical and hormonal changes (hormones may have a sleep-inducing effect).

By the third trimester during pregnancy again the bathroom breaks and physical discomfort may interfere with your sleep.
You need to rest during the day to recover!