Question before I freak out and call the doc!

Jarethcat

I'm 36w6d. I haven't felt baby move today except for when I move to my right side. I am in bed today due to a lot of lower back pain. Should I go ahead and call doc? Anything is helpful thank you!

ELauren88

Drink some juice or soda, lay on your left side, and do your kick counts. If after 2 hours you haven't gotten 10 per hour call your doc.

^^This is what my OB told me. Obviously, if it'll make you feel better, just call your OB. It's what they're there for.

MommyKristin88

So, if you feel the baby when you move to your right side, you have felt the baby move.

Call the doctor or don't call. That's not a decision for us to make. Do what you need to do for your own peace of mind.

southernmama8813

You should definitely call.

manditxg

if you are feeling movement then I wouldn't call.  my LO has days where she hardly moves and the next day she is all over the place.  I thought about calling those days but I was getting a little bit of movement so I didn't and everything is still fine.  but if you are really worried it doesn't hurt to ask your doctor.  

BelhurstBride

If you lay on the right side are you noticing 4-5 movements (kicks, rolls, hiccups, anything) within an hour? If so, chances are you're fine. 

However, if that's a sudden and drastic change to what your LO normally does or you're just not comfortable with that, call. 

Colgate1

If it were me I probably wouldn't call.  If you call they will send you in for a non-stress test most likely, which is annoying, costs a lot of money, and takes a long time.  If you feel the baby move when you're lying on a certain side, you're feeling the baby move.  It's only if you don't feel the baby move at all that it's usually a problem.  

BlondieBia21

Ditto PP's. Somedays my girl has lazy days, but as soon as I drink grape juice (IDK why it always works with grape juice) she starts having a dance party.. Follow your instincts, if you aren't comfortable with it- call. That's what they are there for. 

kill1981

Just call... It will make you feel better. I have called once and they were overly helpful and brought me in right away for a sono. Better to be sure than to be sorry later.

cameronzmom

I'd call. My nurses have NEVER made me feel bad about calling for anything, even simple questions I just forgot to ask my doctor at my appts!

tuluwen

So I know this is my first-ever post on this forum (sorry ladies!) but as an Aug 11 and Aug 13 mom, I learned to eat a cupful of ice or ice chips. Juice and Popsicles didn't work for DS1 and I ended up spending two hours in L&D and $200. All they did there was give me ice chips and he woke right up! On a happier note: I gave birth to him exactly one week later. :-) Maybe this means you're close!