Decrease in Movement?

srhall14

Hi, I'm 19, and currently pregnant with my first baby. I'm 38 weeks and 6 days, and my due date is June 17th. Over the course of my pregnancy, my baby has always moved A LOT. However, over the past week it's like he has stopped moving completely. I've been prepared for a decrease in movement, but not this sudden stop in movement. I've been to the hospital twice over it because it just doesn't seem right. Yet they've told me everything looks perfect.
I guess I'm just wondering if anyone else had such a sudden stop in movement, and if I'm overreacting for no reason.

rolson8947

If I haven't felt my LO move in a while then I get concerned. I usually drink something really cold and lay on my side and then she starts wiggling. I still feel her move a lot during the time I'm awake, but if I don't then I will do kick counts. Whenever I go to the doctor they always tell me to call if I haven't felt any movement or a sudden decrease in movement (of course they tell me to drink something and have a snack and lay down first to see if I get any reaction). But if you are concerned then I would definitely call the doctor or head over to L&D and let them check you out.

lovethatcolosun

If I need to get LO to move I usually drink something acidic like lemonade or orange juice and either 1) lay on my left side or 2) put pressure on my belly by resting my hands on my stomach or pushing on her butt. Usually when I invade her space she starts to wiggle around. If this doesn't help call the doc or labor and delivery to get checked out. Better safe than sorry.

rodriyessi94

lovethatcolosun said:

If I need to get LO to move I usually drink something acidic like lemonade or orange juice and either 1) lay on my left side or 2) put pressure on my belly by resting my hands on my stomach or pushing on her butt. Usually when I invade her space she starts to wiggle around. If this doesn't help call the doc or labor and delivery to get checked out. Better safe than sorry.

I drink orange juice too, and lay down and usually she'll start moving within the hour.

Frogger5

lovethatcolosun said:

If I need to get LO to move I usually drink something acidic like lemonade or orange juice and either 1) lay on my left side or 2) put pressure on my belly by resting my hands on my stomach or pushing on her butt. Usually when I invade her space she starts to wiggle around. If this doesn't help call the doc or labor and delivery to get checked out. Better safe than sorry.

Yes, my guy seems to HATE it if I put my hands or arms on my belly. Sometimes there isn't really anywhere else to put them! I feel like saying, "well excuse me!" in my best snotty voice. Sorry for doing something with my own body.

OP, it must be frustrating if you've already gone in twice and it was fine, but you're still nervous. I've noticed a real change in how some of his movements feel the last couple of weeks. Sometimes I would think it's a (BH) contraction because it kind of hurts. Or it feels like gas pain again. Just because there isn't much room in there, you know? I'd say go get checked again, but if you're going every day or something, they're going to start thinking you're crazy . So I don't really have any advice except like others said to drink something cold/sweet/acidic, lay on your side (my guy actually moves more on the right - maybe it's how he's positioned in there?) and be aware of other movements than just straight up kicks/punches. They all count! 10 in two hours! Good luck.

OnWayto3

I've noticed the same thing, and am 38 weeks + 4 days. Her movements have also changed significantly. I think this is because she transitioned to head-down and has very little room to move.