dehydration and lack of movement UPDATE

BEAUNAL · December 2013

can dehydration cause lack of movement? I haven't really felt the baby move that muh since yesterday but realized I am a little dehydrated. I've felt her have hiccups twice since last night but I'm not sure Inwould count that as movement.
I feel like I'm making excuses and should just call L&D. Anyone agree?
Ticker doesn't work...I'm 35w3d.
TIA

Update: intuition, trust it ladies. I'm in L&D, severely dehydrated, baby is sluggish and contractions are about 5 mins apart. Cervix is closed though so I've been admitted and dr said I'm here for at least 24 hours. I knew when I woke up something was wrong this morning, but I was making excuses for not calling. Trust yourself ladies. Thanks for all the T&P's that the contractions will stop.

blue_elle · December 2013

If that's the only movement you've felt I'd definitely call. Everything is probably fine, but better err on the side of caution.

ETA: and drink lots of water woman!

JaneW2 · December 2013

Drink two glasses of water and lie on your left side. If that doesn't make her move, call the doctor.

jgraham80 · December 2013

Call. It's probably nothing, but I had the same situation last week and they told me I was right to call. Everything was fine, but you never know. Chances are LO will start kicking around while you're on the phone cause they like to be punks like that!

mommygrams0730 · December 2013

JaneW2 said:
Drink two glasses of water and lie on your left side. If that doesn't make her move, call the doctor.

This, and cold water usually works for me. Generally whenever I drink something cold and lay down baby really starts moving.

BEAUNAL · December 2013

Ok I'm heading in....I know better with these symptoms. Thanks ladies

edit: already had full glass of orange juice and breakfast then laid down.

kiki1978 · December 2013

Yesterday I had an OB appointment and I was pretty dehydrated. Baby boy was very quiet all morning and the night before my appointment. He wasn't doing well on his NST, but once I got IV fluids, he was back to normal. I've learned my lesson. I am now drinking tons of water.

megs12914 · December 2013

I'm glad you called. Good luck!

LadyJ2949 · December 2013

I'm glad you called. I hope all is well. Keep us posted!

Cara1024 · December 2013

glad you are getting checked! Hope he's moving and grooving in no time. Stay hydrated!!!!!

MissMeegs · December 2013

Always better to go in, glad you called! Also it's interesting to hear that hiccups don't count when doing kick counts. Whoops, I've totally counted them before when I got nervous about movement!

Oh as for dehydration definitely increase your intake! When I went to l&d at 30 weeks for lack of movement the first thing they asked was how much water I drink daily. Keep us updated!

BEAUNAL · December 2013

Thanks everyone!

blue_elle · December 2013

Glad you went in and they're taking care of you!

agunnet · December 2013

Glad you went in. Hope everything calms down. How did you end up so dehydrated?

Ljessen13 · December 2013

Always trust ur gut! Glad U went it!

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