Reduced fetal movements...

CapitalChick · Jan 19th, 2009, 10:34 AM

I'm not feeling the baby move much. About 5 weeks ago I went to the hospital with little fetal movements and found out that the baby was lying in a weird position, which is why I couldn't feel it much.
I'm getting paranoid again, but don't want to go in and have them tell me that the baby is "not only moving...but moving A LOT!!", like they did last time.

I guess I'll wait it out a bit and see. I wish the baby would just give me a few good wallops!!

louise1302 · Jan 19th, 2009, 10:43 AM

if you are at all worried hun go to get checked they would much rather you be safe than sorry

cupcake · Jan 19th, 2009, 10:47 AM

hiya we all seem to go through this stage in pregnancy, and i agree that better safe than sorry if you really feel you havent felt anything in a long time, but remember that space is getting tighter now for the baby. my doctor said the best thing to do is morning , afternoon and evening sit down for half an hour/20 min and count ten movements, that way you know three times a day u have felt the baby move and wont start thinking hmm did i feel it today. if you dont feel movement for a while eat something or drink something sweet and lie on your left side for 20 min , if you still dont feel anything dont panic just wait an hour and see if you feel in that hour, if not then id get checked out.
i totally understand your "dont want to come off looking silly" dilema , enjoy the rest of the pregnancy nearly there !

tasha41 · Jan 19th, 2009, 10:47 AM

Babies go through periods of rest, my nurse told me that they sometimes "sleep" while we're not sleeping, and that they're awake sometimes when we're sleeping.. also if you're busy doing anything you might not notice movements. I'm not sure how often it is that you need to feel movements but I agree if you're concerned you should head over to the hospital and get it checked out, maybe a different hospital so you don't feel like the lady who's there every week.. but better safe than sorry!

SwissMiss · Jan 19th, 2009, 10:48 AM

Oh hon

But I remember that post of yours sweets, and I'm SURE you said that the hospital were very understanding and told you to come in ANYTIME you felt doubtful... right??? They are there to serve YOU, this is YOUR baby and well-being/peace of mind! its not like you've been goin' in every week,eh?!
I say go. Meanwhile, hoping LO gives you an a's (or rather belly!

kickin'!

xxx

danapeter36 · Jan 19th, 2009, 12:17 PM

I had the same thing, albeit a lil earlier than you, at 26 weeks I had one day where I felt little. I went down to the hospital and they were great and I would so do it again. Their getting paid to care for you, so make the most of it! Hey you may even get a nice lil scan or a doppler done, which is always nice xxx

porkpie1981 · Jan 19th, 2009, 13:20 PM

juts get it checked to be sure so u can relax

danapeter36 · Jan 19th, 2009, 14:02 PM

I agree, little one isn't playing ball, maybe getting checked out will cause a storm of kicks and punches lol xxx

Beltane · Jan 19th, 2009, 14:05 PM

It has happened to me a few times and I break out some headphones and play music for him and he wakes right up!

Aidan's Mummy · Jan 19th, 2009, 14:09 PM

I your worried hunni then go and get checked. Even if it's just to put your mind at rest.

I was so paranoid and i went at least 10 times ( probs more)

Don't feel silly hun, its what the midwives are there for
xx

Jan 19th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#1
CapitalChick Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 843	Reduced fetal movements... I'm not feeling the baby move much. About 5 weeks ago I went to the hospital with little fetal movements and found out that the baby was lying in a weird position, which is why I couldn't feel it much. I'm getting paranoid again, but don't want to go in and have them tell me that the baby is "not only moving...but moving A LOT!!", like they did last time. I guess I'll wait it out a bit and see. I wish the baby would just give me a few good wallops!!

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Jan 19th, 2009, 10:43 AM	#2
louise1302 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: manchester,uk Posts: 6,575	if you are at all worried hun go to get checked they would much rather you be safe than sorry

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Jan 19th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#3
cupcake Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: middle east Posts: 4,375	hiya we all seem to go through this stage in pregnancy, and i agree that better safe than sorry if you really feel you havent felt anything in a long time, but remember that space is getting tighter now for the baby. my doctor said the best thing to do is morning , afternoon and evening sit down for half an hour/20 min and count ten movements, that way you know three times a day u have felt the baby move and wont start thinking hmm did i feel it today. if you dont feel movement for a while eat something or drink something sweet and lie on your left side for 20 min , if you still dont feel anything dont panic just wait an hour and see if you feel in that hour, if not then id get checked out. i totally understand your "dont want to come off looking silly" dilema , enjoy the rest of the pregnancy nearly there !

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Jan 19th, 2009, 10:47 AM	#4
tasha41 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 23,921	Babies go through periods of rest, my nurse told me that they sometimes "sleep" while we're not sleeping, and that they're awake sometimes when we're sleeping.. also if you're busy doing anything you might not notice movements. I'm not sure how often it is that you need to feel movements but I agree if you're concerned you should head over to the hospital and get it checked out, maybe a different hospital so you don't feel like the lady who's there every week.. but better safe than sorry!

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Jan 19th, 2009, 10:48 AM	#5
SwissMiss Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bern, Switzerland Posts: 3,965	Oh hon But I remember that post of yours sweets, and I'm SURE you said that the hospital were very understanding and told you to come in ANYTIME you felt doubtful... right??? They are there to serve YOU, this is YOUR baby and well-being/peace of mind! its not like you've been goin' in every week,eh?! I say go. Meanwhile, hoping LO gives you an a's (or rather belly! kickin'! xxx

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Jan 19th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#6
danapeter36 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 5,282	I had the same thing, albeit a lil earlier than you, at 26 weeks I had one day where I felt little. I went down to the hospital and they were great and I would so do it again. Their getting paid to care for you, so make the most of it! Hey you may even get a nice lil scan or a doppler done, which is always nice xxx

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Jan 19th, 2009, 13:20 PM	#7
porkpie1981 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belfast Posts: 9,107	juts get it checked to be sure so u can relax

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Jan 19th, 2009, 14:02 PM	#8
danapeter36 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oxfordshire, UK Posts: 5,282	I agree, little one isn't playing ball, maybe getting checked out will cause a storm of kicks and punches lol xxx

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Jan 19th, 2009, 14:05 PM	#9
Beltane Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 4,384	It has happened to me a few times and I break out some headphones and play music for him and he wakes right up!

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Jan 19th, 2009, 14:09 PM	#10
Aidan's Mummy Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hull Posts: 11,002	I your worried hunni then go and get checked. Even if it's just to put your mind at rest. I was so paranoid and i went at least 10 times ( probs more) Don't feel silly hun, its what the midwives are there for xx

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