Reduced Movements

[wispy]

Hi everyone!

Im 27+6 and for the last 2 days I've noticed the baby's movements reduced (quite significantly to me).

Before I would get movements from 5/5.30am (wake up time for me) quite strong and continue to feel movements on/off till about 8pm ish when baby would settle for the night - very rarely woke up in the night with movements.
And about a week ago baby was kicking really strong - to a point it was making me /hubby jump and waking me up when drifting off to sleep.

Then last night I turned over in bed and there was no discomfort (no 9 point turns etc). I said to hubby "my god, I just rolled over like I wasn't even pregnant!". When I sat there and thought about it,, I hadn't really felt baby move that day - few minor pops when I was in the dentist chair but that was really it.

I assured myself it had been a busy day and I obviously wasn't paying attention. So, not wanting to panic, I told myself I would monitor it today...
Again I had a few "pops" but nothing frequent or strong baby is moving, just not very much

No movements AT ALL the morning which is when baby is most active.


So, do you think baby has moved (hence the pain-free turning in bed) and this is the reason for reduced movements? Or should I ring midwife?

I really don't want to appear a drama queen and waste anyones time - but I don't know if I want to leave it over the weekend.

Has anyone else had similar experience?

Sorry for long post x

 

[Chazabell]

Phone your midwife or antenatal unit. Anything that is not normal pattern for you must be checked. Try fizzy cold drink or got drinks too to get baby moving. But defo call!!

I had reduced movements on Tuesday was seen straight away and all is fine but they told me to never feel silly for calling as only you know your body and babies pattern xxxx

 

[ChrissieCool]

Have you tried drinking something cold and lying on your side? and if I were you I would go and get checked out as soon as possible too, always best to be safe hun xx

 

[Cakey]

You should definitely give the midwife a ring if you're having reduced movements, even if it turns out that baba is just asleep but no one is going to think you're a drama queen for it.
Have you tried the usual things to get baby to move at all- cold drink, something sweet or tickling/rubbing your belly?
Either way I would go get checked, you don't want to have to worry all weekend xx

 

[El1en]

If you are worried then ring your midwife. They say all reduced movement should be reported. I've had a couple of occasions where I've had reduced movement and thought myself distracted - last Sunday I had a really busy day cleaning the house and cleaning the windows, once I got into bed I realised I hadn't felt baby much but put it down to being so busy. However on the monday baby was really quiet again, I got myself worried but got into bed and felt 8 kicks so decided to see how I got on. Tuesday came and I got loads of movement again and I've felt loads everyday for the rest of the week.

I do believe something wasn't right on the Monday and I'm still worried about it, I've told myself if it happens again I will go to hospital.

You are never being a bother calling the midwife, her job is to help you

 

[littlemonkey]

Always go and check. You're not bothering the midwives, that is what they are there for. The worst thing that can happen is that as soon as youtturn up and they put the trace on LO will start kicking like mad, but you will have the peace of mind and reassurance.

 

[Toffeebunny]

You must contact your midwife or hospital.
I was 36 weeks when I noticed no movements all morning. I like you didn't want people to think I was over reacting. Eventually I called the hospital at 120 and they told me to come straight over as anything unusual regarding movements should be investigated . They didn't make me feel like I was wasting their time.
I got there about 130hrs. They hooked me up to the monitor and that confirmed there was hardly any movements and heartbeat was very erratic . After a few hours they decided to give me an c-section and I had my little girl at 17:41 . A few problems breathing at first but no other problems.
They couldn't tell me why she had stopped moving , just one if those things.
Get yourselves checked out - as they said that's what they are there for

 

[i.love]

I agree with the girls - you should have this checked. Good luck xxx

 

[Elliott]

I've been in twice now with reduced movement, once at about 26-27 weeks and again this week and 29 weeks. They were lovely both time as I was worried they'd thjnk I was being silly but hey we're happy to check on things and I felt a million times better as a result. X

 

[1501lozza]

pop to a drop in clinic i did that once. im 31 weeks now mine calmed down but this week little things been constantly moving so dont stress yourself too much xx

 

[Coletteypie]

Agree with all the above. Worst case scenario you get to hear/see baby again and get piece of mind.

Good luck, hope baby is just hiding x

 

[Orion]

Agreed. Anything not normal for your baby should be checked.

 

[Karenb]

I rang hospital with reduced movements and they were not very helpful, they said as long as I can feel her then they're not worried. Saw midwife next day and she wasn't happy they'd said that and said to monitor movements and ring again if still reduced. Baby perked up a but and moved loads today so I haven't phoned but you definitely should and Id hope they'd be more helpful! X

 

[Chazabell]

How are you getting on chick? Thinking of you!!

That wasn't very nice of them Karen. When I called with increased movements I thought they'd tell me I was overreacting but they reassured me he would be fine and that because I'd been poorly he was probably enjoying the sugar rush!! With reduced movements the following day, not to his normal pattern from before bring poorly they didn't hesitate with telling me to come in.

I understand why some women fear calling for advice. But only you know the pattern. Hope all is well now tho xxxx

 

[ChrissieCool]

Hope all is OK xx

 

[wispy]

Thanks So much for your advice ladies. I left a message with my midwife and while I was waiting for return call I put a heart monitor on - not to the heartbeat (thing is useless for that) but because bubba likes to play with it......and I even made sure it was cold lol
Sure enough, bubba gave it a wallop within seconds. Relief from me I can tell you!!

Bubs is still on the quiet side, but I'm monitoring the movements and they are there - just not very strong.

Midwife thinks maybe baby has changed position and if I can feel regular movements all seems ok.
Also noticed bump has changed shape and size....,very likely all connected!

Thanks again x

 

[ChrissieCool]

Glad all is ok xxx