Decrease in movement?

Taylorgabbitas · April 2014

I feel like the past 2 days have been a little slower movement wise. I had things going on last night and couldn't lay down to do my kick counts but when I did it tonight, I still got 10 movements in less than an hour. Do I just chalk it up to a few lazy days or do I still have reason to be worried it feels like less than usual? I'm 32 weeks

cMichelle0423 · April 2014

It could be a growth spurt, lazy day, or the fact that their space is getting more cramped! As long as you're feeling movement every day, I wouldn't be too concerned.

Kriztyn · April 2014

My Doc said if I think I have lower fetal kicks to eat something with sugar.. or drink juice and wait 20-30 min to see if it helps. Usually it does.

PrimRoseMama · April 2014

Do a kick count with cold OJ to sip. That should get baby moving.

ncbelle · April 2014

You also may notice less movement if baby has shifted position. As long as you still feel movements when you are still, all is well!

Qualera · April 2014

Movement does vary some from day to day, but as the PP said if you're feeling movement when you're still it is probably fine. Sometimes I'd get distracted with something and then get worried because I hadn't noticed baby moving during that time.

Also, the way the baby moves changes as it gets bigger and runs out of room. I had been noting kicks and jabs with great ease, but as LO got bigger, I had to pay more attention to squirms and stretches. Those weren't nearly as obvious to me at first. Just another thing to consider as you get further along.

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