Baby movements

eestellfox

My wife is 23 weeks today and still says she can't feel anything. When we went to ob he said he could slightly feel when doing,the Doppler. Any moms feeling no movement yet? He didn't seem concerned but I am such a worrier. 

monstera13

Hi! This would probably be a good thing to post on one of our existing threads, such as "Symptoms Thread 6/5" or "Baby Kicking Yet?" You'd get more answers than posting your own thread. 

Also, feel free to introduce yourself in our "Introductions" thread, and be sure to read the "Read This First- Board Organization/Guidelines" thread. 

soprano19

What @jessirh said. This would be a great question for one of our existing threads, which you can find by scrolling down a little bit or using the search bar.

FWIW, my OB was able to use the doppler to hear the baby kicking before I could really feel it.

eestellfox

Ok sorry. I am new to this

migdala

I'm 21w3d and just starting to feel movement.  My midwife heard kicks with the Doppler WAY before I felt anything.  If you think the anxiety is getting to be too much for your wife, maybe look into buying a home Doppler.  I have the Sonoline B and it's fairly inexpensive (I think like $40) and works great.  I can listen to the heartbeat whenever I'm feeling nervous about lack of movement and it calms me down a bit.

monstera13

@eestellfox That's okay, we just like to get to know other moms (and dads!) in our group. Stick around  

kkerner87

I think if the placenta is in the front it can prevent from feeling some movement. That's what my OB said anyway.

buttercream_frosting

eestellfox said:

My wife is 23 weeks today and still says she can't feel anything. When we went to ob he said he could slightly feel when doing,the Doppler. Any moms feeling no movement yet? He didn't seem concerned but I am such a worrier. 

A few things can affect feeling that baby sooner/later. Where is the placenta? Anterior means the placenta is between baby and tummy which cushions the kicks.

FTM or STM? FTM's will feel things later.

does she feel any popping like sensations that isn't gas? That is also baby movement.

If your OB is worried, do not worry. The kicks will come very soon. Worry less and try not to worry your wife either.