Fetal movement & vaccine, should i worry? - Page 2

hopefulfor09 · Dec 1st, 2009, 11:58 AM

Not sure if this is you're first...but when I was 16-19 weeks fetal movements were not regular every day....one day there was a lot and there was very little or none for the next 4 days.....they were sporadic.

I asked my OB and she said (with your first anyway) that fetal movements don't usually become "regular" until after 20 weeks....the baby could be facing inward etc.

But if you're really worried...phone your GP. I am sure all is fine honey.

I had the vaccine at 19 weeks and all is fine with me....

DueMarch2nd · Dec 1st, 2009, 12:01 PM

I would take that option hun. You are worrying yourself and it is not good. If some stranger thinks you are a bit over cautious... who cares? At least you will know everything is ok. And if not, you will surely be glad you got seen.

Good Luck hun

jackie.d · Dec 1st, 2009, 12:26 PM

hi hun, i felt my baby (this pregnancy) early on and felt him/her moving for a while ( was regular) then it just stopped and i didnt feel anything at all, no flutters.. nothing, untill i was just passed 19 weeks.
im not sure about the pain,i know we get all sorts of pains. i would phone your gp instead and explain that your getting vey anxious about this and nobody seems to want to do anything. maybe your gp can help.

xx

SarahSkasUK · Dec 1st, 2009, 12:33 PM

When I was 16 weeks I coild have little kicks then go for days with little or no obvious movement. However, the midwives say any change which concerns you should be investigated. I would definitley book an appointment with your doctor and mention the lack of movement. It might be nothing, it might be something, but you'll only know if you get checked. I would do it sooner rather than later - to make sure all is well with the baby and for your peace of mind as the worry won't do either of you any good. Get checked!

kristen77 · Dec 1st, 2009, 12:43 PM

I think at your stage it really isn't unusual not to feel movement daily - or even for a few days. my friend felt movement at 17 weeks for a few days, then it totally went away - she is 21 weeks and still nothing, but she had her 20 week scan and all is perfect. not sure if this helps but i had my vaccine (pandemrix) on saturday and still feeling movement normally. but can't you make a MW appt and ask her to have a listen if you are worried xx

callmepoppy · Dec 1st, 2009, 13:05 PM

I wouldnt worry as movements can be erratic this early on. To ease your mind (as you are probably a little on edge as we all were after the vaccine) I would call your MW but am sure all will be fine

lillprutten · Dec 1st, 2009, 14:14 PM

I also forgot to mention over the last days before i stopped feelign the movements i felt it very long down, like almost down there or at my thighs even. this wasnt before and now its all gone:/ and the pain downstairs have become needling pain over the last few days.

broodylocket · Dec 1st, 2009, 14:42 PM

if ur worried just contact ur docs and say. xx

lillprutten · Dec 1st, 2009, 14:47 PM

well i did call the emergency and all they said they dont want to check unless bleeding or contractions which isnt what i have.. I dont know when healthcare here got so tough?
I really had to exegerate my pains to make them listen, im like geezes should it really need to be like this?

JessiHD · Dec 2nd, 2009, 06:00 AM

Gosh, the Swedish healthcare system does not sound good! UK ladies be grateful for the NHS!

Dec 1st, 2009, 11:58 AM	#11
hopefulfor09 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,138	Not sure if this is you're first...but when I was 16-19 weeks fetal movements were not regular every day....one day there was a lot and there was very little or none for the next 4 days.....they were sporadic. I asked my OB and she said (with your first anyway) that fetal movements don't usually become "regular" until after 20 weeks....the baby could be facing inward etc. But if you're really worried...phone your GP. I am sure all is fine honey. I had the vaccine at 19 weeks and all is fine with me....

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DueMarch2nd Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Grangemouth, Scotland (originally from MI,USA) Posts: 3,413	I would take that option hun. You are worrying yourself and it is not good. If some stranger thinks you are a bit over cautious... who cares? At least you will know everything is ok. And if not, you will surely be glad you got seen. Good Luck hun

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Dec 1st, 2009, 12:26 PM	#13
jackie.d Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: scotland Posts: 1,520	hi hun, i felt my baby (this pregnancy) early on and felt him/her moving for a while ( was regular) then it just stopped and i didnt feel anything at all, no flutters.. nothing, untill i was just passed 19 weeks. im not sure about the pain,i know we get all sorts of pains. i would phone your gp instead and explain that your getting vey anxious about this and nobody seems to want to do anything. maybe your gp can help. xx

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Dec 1st, 2009, 12:33 PM	#14
SarahSkasUK Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 114	When I was 16 weeks I coild have little kicks then go for days with little or no obvious movement. However, the midwives say any change which concerns you should be investigated. I would definitley book an appointment with your doctor and mention the lack of movement. It might be nothing, it might be something, but you'll only know if you get checked. I would do it sooner rather than later - to make sure all is well with the baby and for your peace of mind as the worry won't do either of you any good. Get checked!

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Dec 1st, 2009, 12:43 PM	#15
kristen77 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 3,017	I think at your stage it really isn't unusual not to feel movement daily - or even for a few days. my friend felt movement at 17 weeks for a few days, then it totally went away - she is 21 weeks and still nothing, but she had her 20 week scan and all is perfect. not sure if this helps but i had my vaccine (pandemrix) on saturday and still feeling movement normally. but can't you make a MW appt and ask her to have a listen if you are worried xx

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Dec 1st, 2009, 13:05 PM	#16
callmepoppy Pregnant (Expecting) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: scotland Posts: 384	I wouldnt worry as movements can be erratic this early on. To ease your mind (as you are probably a little on edge as we all were after the vaccine) I would call your MW but am sure all will be fine

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Dec 1st, 2009, 14:14 PM	#17
lillprutten Other Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 761	I also forgot to mention over the last days before i stopped feelign the movements i felt it very long down, like almost down there or at my thighs even. this wasnt before and now its all gone:/ and the pain downstairs have become needling pain over the last few days.
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broodylocket Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 2,276	if ur worried just contact ur docs and say. xx

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lillprutten Other Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 761	well i did call the emergency and all they said they dont want to check unless bleeding or contractions which isnt what i have.. I dont know when healthcare here got so tough? I really had to exegerate my pains to make them listen, im like geezes should it really need to be like this?
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Dec 2nd, 2009, 06:00 AM	#20
JessiHD Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Posts: 1,201	Gosh, the Swedish healthcare system does not sound good! UK ladies be grateful for the NHS!

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