Is a lazy day normal for baby?

Muffin274 · September 2013

It seems like yesterday and today she hasn't been moving very much. Is it normal for a baby to have a "lazy" day? I am 35 weeks pregnant.

MMMiller · September 2013

Drink some cold water, lay on your side and do a kick count. Ideally, you should feel ten movements of any kind within an hour.

mcg512 · September 2013

Yes. Do as PP suggested. I replied on your other thread as well.

AppleMuffins · September 2013

Mine has had a couple lazy days but I did kick counts during what is usually her most active part of the day and still felt 10 well within the hour. My midwife told me I might have been having a lot of Braxton hicks contractions that day without noticing it. The BH make it harder to feel movements. She brought this up because I was unknowingly having a BH when she went to feel my belly to check baby's position. Baby moved while she did it and asked me if I felt that and I hadn't. She said I may need to sit or lay down with my hands on my belly to feel the movements if she doesn't seem very active.

magicalbride2bee · September 2013

I agree with ppl. Drink cold water and lay on your side. If that doesn't work try eating a cookie and drinking a glass of milk. To answer your question, it is completely normal for baby to have a lazy day(s). Occasionally, I go without feeling baby, but I do the cold water test and he will usually move.

achadwick19 · September 2013

My baby has lazy days once in a while, and then she'll have a crazy day. I suggest doing what others said.

sfeebs13 · September 2013

very normal.

keep in mind as you near 40w baby has less room to move.

if you're worried call your OB.

Muffin274 · December 2013

Thank you all for the replies.

BTW how did you add the pictures to your signatures?

Thanks!

juliane2004 · December 2013

Yes, it happens. But I would listen to your gut. If you feel "off" or you still feel movement but it's not the same as usual, go in.

With this last baby (7w old now), I was told that it was great I listened to my instinct because he would've been stillborn if left another 2-7 days. He was born at 34w4d.

ForevAAROSE · December 2013

If ever u feel concerned, check with your OB. My LO had less movement, fluid ended up being low, which now resulted in hospital bed rest and I'm 33w3d. Baby may come today if fluid keeps dropping. Hope this isn't the same for you, but better safe than sorry.

mboruch · December 2013

yes it is normal. I had several days where my son use to not move much and would make me worry so i understand how you feel. However, if you truly feel that something is wrong, talk to your doctor asap so they can check for fetal movement.

keylo942 · December 2013

my baby has done that. i think they wear themselves out. she will be all over one day and relaxed the next

SaraStrebel18 · December 2013

My daughter will be crazy for a few days, then take a couple days to chill out. It's become sort of a cycle. I guess babies need to have lazy days. They are working hard on growing and fattening up.

Wyndre · December 2013

I get worried when the baby is quiet as well, then sometimes I think my belly could use a break lol.

My mom said when she was pregnant with my sister she would get 1 kick a day to let her know she was still doing okay. Every baby is different.

Muffin274 · February 2014

Thank you guys for all the advice! Everything was fine. She was just having a slow day and her movement picked back up again the next day. Sorry it took me a few months to respond. I haven't been on here in a while.

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