Something I think you all should know

iris427

I post about this on 3rd tri a lot, as some of you may know.  A lot of women hear that baby movement normally decreases as the baby runs out of room.  This is NOT TRUE!!!

In the 3rd tri, you should feel baby movement consistently everyday.  It is NEVER normal for movement to decrease.

It is normal to feel more soft, subtle movements as the baby grows and fewer all out kicks and punches.  But the overall amount and pattern should remain the same.

If you suspect decreased movement in the 3rd tri, you need to eat or drink something sugary, lie on your left side, and count the number of movements you feel.  If you feel less than 10 in 2 hours, you need to call your doctor.  Anytime in the 3rd tri that you notice decreased movement, you need to call.

In 50% of stillbirths, the mom noticed decreased movement first.  Knowing what is normal and what is not could save your baby's life.

I know this doesn't apply to you ladies yet, but I want to make sure everyone knows that this myth is wrong, and dangerous.

Neudorfer

it will apply soon enough, thank you for that!

*Bee*

Thanks Iris. ?I've heard such conflicting things about movement as space becomes an issue. ?What you're saying definitely makes sense.

chounTX

thanks!

Kery1499

Thankyou.. thats really good info.

JCM052707

Thanks for the info When (week wise) is it important to start things like kick counts, movements, etc.? Right at 3rd tri?

rommelea

JCM052707:

Thanks for the info When (week wise) is it important to start things like kick counts, movements, etc.? Right at 3rd tri?

I've heard kick counts start at 28 weeks - but I'm not 100% sure on this

bellaciao

Thanks for the PSA - I did not know that!

Chrysallys

Thanks for the PSA, Iris!

iris427

rommelea:

JCM052707:

Thanks for the info When (week wise) is it important to start things like kick counts, movements, etc.? Right at 3rd tri?

I've heard kick counts start at 28 weeks - but I'm not 100% sure on this

Yep, around 28 weeks.  You don't have to do kick counts everyday--some docs recommend them, some don't think it's necessary--but you should do one if you notice your baby is not moving as much as usual.

Dreamofmusic768

I received info about kick counts and what not at my 24 week appointment. I don't have to start them until 28 weeks but they want to make sure I had the information.

DarcyLongfellow

Thank you so much for posting this!  Very good information to have.

JCM

Thanks! ?Your baby is so cute and has beautiful big blue eyes!

melilani

 

Thank you so much for posting that. And by the way, your little girl is too cute!

Aimee&Bill

Thanks so much for the info.  These are the kinds of things I read and wonder about so your information really is helpful.

liongish119

Thank you for the info!