Is the fetus abnormal for many hours without pedaling?

Question
Hello doctor,
My wife said that from morning to 9 pm, my child did not pedal, but the day before that, my child still pedaled normally. Is the fetus abnormal for many hours without pedaling, doctor?
Bui Van Hung (1997)
Answer
Answered by Doctor Tran Thi Thu Ha - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Obstetrics Department - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it abnormal for the fetus to go for many hours without pedaling? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
According to the World Health Organization, mothers should count fetal movements every day from the 28th week of pregnancy. Do not know how many weeks your wife's pregnancy is? Normally, a pregnant mother can feel the baby move clearly at an average time of 16 weeks for calves and 22 weeks for calves. Like kicks, slithers, ... that's how the fetus tells the pregnant mother "I'm fine".
There are also times when the fetus sleeps longer than about 3 hours, but then the mother walks or drinks water, the baby moves normally. If the number of fetal movements is less than 10 times within 2 hours, it is a dangerous sign and needs to go to the hospital immediately. If your baby doesn't kick from morning to 9pm, you should go to an obstetrician immediately.
If you still have questions about the fetus without pedaling for many hours, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!