Decrease in fetal movement?

eiramami

FYI - I am waiting for my OB nurses to get back from lunch in order to talk to them (arg!) but thought I'd ask while I wait...and maybe just stop waiting and just drive over. 

Dr. said to call in if there's a decrease in fetal movement. Is that considered a sign of labor or a sign of fetal distress?  I'm having a ton of back aching, PMS-like cramps in my thighs, a bit of pinkish-mucusy-nastiness, and I feel like I've been in a contraction all morning. LO hasn't been responding like he/she normally does to poking and prodding but maybe my pokes aren't making it through the BH contractions? 

I'm torn between not making mountains out of mole hills and not being one of those ladies who are in denial about being in labor and don't make it to the hospital.  

cheri lynne

I say make a mountain about everything at this point.  While you wait, lay on your left side and drink a glass of juice.  If you don't get 10 movements in an hour then I say go in even if they haven't called back.  

jessandandy09

IDK, as long as you are still getting some movements you should be okay. At 35 weeks, my LO's movement greatly decreased and the dr. told me its because they are sleeping more and they are in position for delivery (if they are facing your back you are not going to feel as many movements) and  because there is less space for them to move around.  If you are having back labor LO very well may be on her way. if you are still able to, get up and move around and see if that changes the cramping, if you are up and busy then lay down for a while and see if that changes the cramping.  Try eating or having something sweet to drink, towards the end of pregnancy kick counts should be done after a meal.  Good luck hope your LO is on the way safe and sound.