i posted on 2nd tri - then thought maybe i would post here because i guess as of today i am 3rd tri and maybe you guys will know... havent gotten any responses over there....
For a few weeks I was feeling the baby move a lot- and very strong. I could even see my belly move. I would feel her several times through the day and for extended periods of time. For the last few days I have felt very little movement and not strong at all. I'm really worried and I don't know if I should be- this is my first baby. Also- when I was feeling her a lot it was mostly on one side. Is I possible she has justchanged positions and now the position she is in I am just not feeling her? I'm 27 weeks so I feel like she is big enough that I would feel her no matter where she is. Would you call the doctor? My next appt is not until 8/26.
Re: descreased fetal movement
Here is what I was taught by my doula. 24-26 weeks you will feel the most movement from your baby because they are big enough to cause a ruckus and for you to feel them moving but they are still small enough to have freedom of movement. Once 26-27 weeks hit the baby is starting its final 3 month growth spurt is is big enough now to continue to kick but does not have the space to move and roll as it did from 24-26 weeks. It should be the normal for most if not all moms to feel the baby the most between 24-26 and it slowly goes down hill from there since your baby gets bigger and more cramped from 27 weeks on. Also if it is any comfort I feel 85 to 90 percent of my kicks below my belly button or lower due to his position. He is laying with his back out towards my belly and feet and arms inside towards my back. He is perfectly healthy according to my doctors and what I thought were back spasms are apparently him moving as well. As the above posters said drink ice water and lay still for an hour or so...watch a movie..read etc...pay attention for kicks and realize that kicks may not just happen out front. Be open to the possibility that the spasm you just felt below your kidney is your baby kicking etc.
I hope this helps. I know what it is like to be preggers with your first I have been there and done that. Also remember that doctors have an education but you know your body best and that includes the baby inside you. Do not ever prevent yourself from seeking help if you think you need it don't been embarrassed to get it.
DS born 8/2010 - preliminary stages of SN int'l adoption - fur mama to 2 shelter dogs; cloth diapering, babywearing, EBFing mama
I was told 10 movement episodes(not kicks) between 9 am and 6 pm after 28 weeks by my mw last week. However, if there is any significant change in movement, to call right away, no matter what.
I'd call, just to see what your OB would like you to do!
What Are Your Thoughts on Tap Dancing Penguins?