2nd Trimester

Car accident last night...less fetal movement

I was in a minor car accident last night and when I finally spoke to the on call doctor, he said that as long as I felt fine and the baby was still moving, I should be fine and wouldn't need to come in. I don't know if I'm being paranoid, but I SWEAR there's less fetal movement than normal. I'm freaking myself out but I don't know if it's valid....
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Re: Car accident last night...less fetal movement

  • I am so sorry to hear it. I know at 22 weeks, fetal movement is so sporadic, its hard to tell. But use your instincts on this one. IF something feels weird, go to the doctor/ER.

    Good luck. Thoughts and prayers for you.

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  • I'm also 22 weeks and the fetal movement is different throughout the day. I would use a time where you know that the baby is consistently moving for me that would be the afternoon to use that as a point of comparison. Also, try some orange juice to see if baby responds. Give it a few minutes though, it doesn't always happen immediately with the juice or something really sugary.?

  • I was in a minor fender bender with my first and my Dr. told me to go straight to l&d jut to be put on the monitor for an hour. Go with your gut.

     ETA: I was only 17/18 weeks at the time.

  • I would say to trust yourself - you know your body and your baby.  Don't feel bad about being better safe than sorry.  GL and I hope you feel better - I'm sure baby's fine but do what you need to do to have peace of mind!

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  • I would recommend calling or heading in to the ER just to check up on things and ease your mind. I know that everyone says fetal movement is sporadic at 22 weeks; but I know, and I'm sure you do too, somewhat of a normal level of movement for your baby. If it feels less to you, just get checked out. What could it hurt?
  • Just go in and have yourself and baby checked out.  Even if nothing is wrong, you will still feel better having proof that everything is okay. 
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