So, as I posted on here last week, I took a flying fall 6 days ago. Fell on my side and as far as I'm aware I didn't hit my abdomen at all. But I hit the ground pretty hard (and hurt other bits of me) and was quite shaken up. I didn't go and get baby checked out as it was moving around loads later that evening and in the days following.
I did, however, have an increase in vaginal discharge in the days after the fall (although nothing untoward looking and I've had periodic increases in vc before and I've also read an increase is normal around 33 wks). And, for the past 30 hrs or so, I have noticed baby moving a bit differently. Less 'strong' movements, slightly harder to feel, a bit more sporadic. But I'm still getting 10 movements within a day, etc. I did also had a period of a couple of days a few weeks ago of reduced/ more gentle movements and baby was fine then.
The logical part of my brain says baby has just shifted positions so I can't feel it as strongly and increased vc is totally normal. But, over the past 30 hours I've just had this growing sense of paranoia and worry that something is going wrong. I've not been a worrier at all through any of my pregnancy, if anything I've been quite cavalier, but I feel as if I'm suddenly wracked with paranoia and my baby is dying slowly inside me as a result of the fall. I know that probably sounds insane 
. I know the sensible thing is to go to the hospital, etc. But I can't do that until late tonight (I'm away without my own transportation and won't be back home until late tonight - and maybe that's why I'm paranoid as I'm away from home and can't easily get to my hospital) and going tomorrow would involve rescheduling a very busy day at work, which will just add to my stress levels.
So, I guess I'm looking for reassurance and for a sensible voice to tell me that I'm just compounding several normal pregnancy things (a fall, change in movement, increased vc) into something bad when in fact everything is fine.
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Can't shake my paranoia - 6 days post-fall (at 33 wks)
CityDweller · 17/02/2013 16:16
I think you are right that everything is fine. Still worth getting checked for peace of mind. I fell on my bump straight onto concrete. Bump is now 3 yo dd on my lap.
Pg is weird. Babies do odd things. Still best to share any concerns and be told they are unfounded.
Hope for good news soon. 
Ring them, I had a totally different situation (no fall) but I was worried about moments and it was def the right think to do to get checked out, they never made me feel silly or that I shouldn't be there and I arrived at midnight!! I'm also sure no one would feel put out if you needed a lift, I'd offer myself but I live in a city so can't imagine you're at all near me
That may not have been a reassuring post, sorry, but as I didn't fall it doesn't count glad your going to call
Ok, well, I fell around 28 weeks pg with Dd1, whilst I was crossing the road. Tripped and fell right on the bump. I had just left midwife appt so went back and they checked heartbeat which was fine. I had a small cut on the bump which left a scar. DD now 5 yo and absolutely fine! I also fell off my bike with DD2 (skidded on ice) she's fine too. Being a bit less clumsy this time . So far, anyway...
I'm sure all will be well - babies do start do move differently towards end of pregnancy - but call your hospital / midwife when you get home and see what they say. Good luck!
Glad baby has got its wiggle on 
please ring even if you're just a tiny bit worried, it's never silly, hope the rest of your pregnancy is boring and uneventful
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