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Very little movement...when do you call doc?

ChicagoKariChicagoKari
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How long do you wait to call the doctor when you're not feeling as much movement as you normally do...especially when the normal "tricks" (like drinking juice or eating something) don't work?

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Re: Very little movement...when do you call doc?

  • Shelby1022Shelby1022 member
    My doctor told me to call if I dont feel the baby move for 2 hours
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  • RedHeadedLeo85RedHeadedLeo85
    Have you tried poking and prodding your belly to see if LO wakes up and starts moving. I have to do that with Sophia to make sure she's "still in there".
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  • ChicagoKariChicagoKari

    Thanks!  I don't know why I haven't asked my doctor this before.  I guess with twins, I'm always feeling movement, so it's never been a concern before.

    Thanks Shelby!

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  • AbJamsAbJams member
    My doctor hasn't said anything me about specific counts, but just that I should feel at least 3 periods of movement a day. But you know what, if you're worrried, call.
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  • ChicagoKariChicagoKari

    Actually, he just got the hiccups...so I feel better about him.  She is still not moving too much.  And I just gave his sister a few pokes (good idea) and she finally gave me a little movement.

    THANKS!

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  • A_seattleA_seattle
    imageChicagoKari:

    Actually, he just got the hiccups...so I feel better about him.  She is still not moving too much.  And I just gave his sister a few pokes (good idea) and she finally gave me a little movement.

    THANKS!

    sometimes the position they are in you won't feel movements as much...also, with twins I bet they are getting a little crowded to do as much wiggling these days :)

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  • teach2183teach2183 member
    I have the 10/6/3 in 1hr rule.  3 or less movements = call right away, 4-6 = repeat counts, 10 = done counting.  But I am not allowed to do anything other than count during the hour.
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  • SoldiersGreenBeanSoldiersGreenBean

    Because it's so much harder to do counts with twins, unless you know exactly where each one is, my doc told me to trust my gut.

    If your gut says something is amiss, call your doc.

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  • kjh44kjh44
    I was told when I stop feeling her to drink something sweet and then lay on my side for 1 hour.  If she doesn't move/kick 10 times to go to the hospital. 
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  • VampyAuthorVampyAuthor member
    If I don't feel movement in 2 hour spans, I was told to call. My OB looks for 10 kicks in about 4 hours. If movement stops for more than 2 he wants to check things out, see why.
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  • hwjones521hwjones521
    My golden rule has always been to follow your gut.  When in doubt, check it out.  Worst case scenario: you call and you're told you're fine.  (And what a load off that would be!)
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