less movement

dasheydog · April 2015

I am feeling a lot less movement today...is it possible she is just sleeping all day? Is it possible that she's moving less cuz she's getting ready for labor? When should I call the doctor? Any feedback appreciated please

chiudo · April 2015

I'm in same situation. Don't just keeping close monitoring

raptorteaparty · April 2015

If you have movement concerns please call your doctor's office. After 28 weeks you should be feeling 10 kicks within 2 hours. Try laying on your left side and drink some cold water or juice to stimulate movement.

kyleegail89 · April 2015

She could be sleeping, but I would suggest calling your physician.

Have you tried laying on your left side after drinking cold water and eating something?

If you are concerned, your safest route would be to contact your physician/midwife.

KaLikeAWind · April 2015

I would call the doctor for your own peace of mind. I think we are all pretty sensitive right now to anyone who says they aren't feeling movement. Besides, this is their jobs, its what you pay them for.

I know I have days where I feel less movement, but if I can't resolve what I'm thinking about it in my own mind within an hour or so I've made the decision that I will just go ahead and call. Better safe than sorry

ETA - the time I have been in this situation I did the juice and sit for a while and began to feel movement fairly soon after. If you want to try that and get no response I would for sure call. Best wishes

lkr004 · April 2015

According to the ultrasound tech I saw today, jabbing them vigorously and a lot with the handheld device seemed to work. However, being on the receiving end of those jabs I can say that it's not comfortable. :P

dasheydog · April 2015

Thank you for the advice...I will try juice and see if she starts moving

aj1327 · April 2015

I also "shake" my belly a little sometimes and that usually gets a response.

klkonwi · April 2015

We did a flashlight the other night and he def started kicking like crazy. Another option to try

auburnmamma · April 2015

definitely try something sugary and lay on your left side. If you don't get a reaction Id call your doctor. My doctor says they check movement all the time and never to hesitate to come in if I'm concerned.

MrsWiggleWaggle · April 2015

I second the flashlight trick!! It worked instantly! Also call your doctor, as this community tragically has seen, you never know so err on the side of caution.

taboullio84 · April 2015

Mine goes nuts with Sunkist... ( overly sweet orange flavored stuff )

kgould95 · April 2015

I'm 30 weeks and he is less active the past few days. But I went to the doctor and he's fine. They said He Just could be tired and stubborn

MamaBish · April 2015

I really hope you have felt LO by now but if not, please call your dr or whoever is on call.

dasheydog · April 2015

Went to doctor today and she said everything looks ok. She did say that I am having A LOT of Braxton hicks so she's worried about preterm labor

KaLikeAWind · April 2015

I was wondering about you, thanks for checking back in! I'm glad to hear you saw the doctor and that everything is fine in there. Maybe now that they know how much BH you are having and that there is a possibility of early labor they will not be so quick to tell you to relax and not come in. (That really annoyed me that your drs office was being so dismissive of you)

staceyfern · April 2015

I get nervous sometimes because I feel like I go longet periods of time without feeling movement and talked to my doctor about it at my last appt. I teach pre-k students with special needs so I am moving constantly throughout the day and she feels that is why. I do tend to feel a lot more movement when I am home and relaxing but it still makes me nervous when I read about people who feel thier LO constantly.

dancegurl1118 · April 2015

@staceyfern I freaked out this weekend when I wasn't feeling baby move like before..but I was on my feet being really busy for 12 hours, sleeping, and back to work for the same. Now that I've been off its back to moving around like crazy while I'm not. Our movement tends to lull baby so that's why they're not as active. Don't compare your patterns to others, try and find your baby's patterns and contact your provider when it deviates from that (IE usually takes 20 minutes for your kick count and this one took 2 hours)

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