Sudden rapid/jerky movement

[Trace38]

Hi, I'm 34 weeks pregnant and im just lying on the sofa watch TV. All of a sudden Baby has just had a very rapid strong sort of vibrating movement - a bit like when a dog shakes off the rain I guess? It lasted seconds and all seems to be okay now. Baby is head down (not engaged). Has anyone else had this?

[megletthesecond]

Probably hiccups. Mine used to get it a lot.

[Trace38]

I get hiccups quite a lot too but this is a different feeling entirely. It was much stronger like a sudden shiver if that makes sense.

[Oysterbabe]

I've had it lots of times. I googled and I think it's pretty common.

[Nousername2015]

I've had it too, started at about 28 weeks for me. Mentioned it to midwife and she wasn't concerned.

[Junosmum]

Mines just done it as I sat reading this! Happens quite a bit with mine.

[goodnightdarthvader1]

Happens to me too.

[Oysterbabe]

I'm sure I read it's the baby sort of practising its startle response.

[Trace38]

Oh good, glad to hear they're all at it. :)

[Nousername2015]

Doesn't make it any less scary the first time it happens though! Hope you feel reassured about it OP.

[Trace38]

I do yeah, thank you. ☺️

[Movingonmymind]

Probably totally normal. But you know your normal so worth getting it checked/baby monitored in hospital for a bit, just for piece of mind.

[Movingonmymind]

Peace even!

[Fugghetaboutit]

Yes, I'm 34 weeks and have been having this, feels weird

[TwigsWithStupidLittleLightsOn]

I'm 31 weeks and have had this too. Very odd.

[Rufus200]

I get this, 29 weeks. I thought it was the baby having a temper tantrum, hitting and kicking with all limbs at the same time.