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To phone the maternity department because of a feeling?

295 replies

AnotherRubberDuck · 09/06/2019 18:19

I'm 41 weeks and have had a feeling like something is wrong all afternoon. Nothing to back this up, it's just a feeling. Sort of like dread but I don't know why.

I can't tell if I'm just fed up of being pregnant or something is wrong. I'm still getting movements (maybe less than usual, I don't know, it's never been in a reliable pattern, but then am I just making up reasons to try and explain this feeling?!) Anyway, I tried the fizzy drink and lay down trick and felt the baby moving.

So AIBU to want to phone the maternity department because I just feel odd? Is there anything they'd even be able to do?!

OP posts:
hormonesorDHbeingadick · 09/06/2019 18:20

Ring them.

Excitedforxmas · 09/06/2019 18:20

Phone them

LittleFairywren · 09/06/2019 18:21

Ring them.

flapjackfairy · 09/06/2019 18:21

Listen to your instincts. Better safe than sorry. X

WhiteLightTrainWreck · 09/06/2019 18:21

Give them a call, they won't mind at all.
I've heard a couple of midwifes say if you're concerned they're concerned and would rather see you ASAP than leave things alone.

LittleFairywren · 09/06/2019 18:21

Not because I think there is something wrong, but because we have instincts for a reason. Better to get checked and there be nothing wrong than the opposite.

Divgirl2 · 09/06/2019 18:21

Definitely ring them.

InterchangeableEmma · 09/06/2019 18:22

Yes, call. Don't delay.

BigBairyHollocks · 09/06/2019 18:22

Do it.

meow1989 · 09/06/2019 18:22

Absolutely ring, if only to set your mind at ease

icecreamsundae32 · 09/06/2019 18:22

Yes definitely ring them you are not wasting their time x

Gustavo1 · 09/06/2019 18:22

There is no harm in calling and getting checked.

LittleFairywren · 09/06/2019 18:23

And yes there's stuff they can do - putting you and the baby on a monitor, doing a scan, checking you over to make sure you're ok, blood pressure and so on.

IVEgottheDECAF · 09/06/2019 18:23

Phone them op they wont mind

Quartz2208 · 09/06/2019 18:24

yes get it checked

BazaarMum · 09/06/2019 18:25

Absolutely, ring them and go to maternity assessment.

Twolittlespeckledfrogs · 09/06/2019 18:26

Call them. And just say you’re feeling less movements than usual and they will definitely bring you in for monitoring. Opinions vary amongst midwives as to whether just not feeling right is enough reason to bring someone in for monitoring and you might find they try and put you off. They definitely won’t if you say you’re not feeling movements. It sounds like you’re not confident the movements are normal anyway so it’s not exactly even a lie.

It’s probably nothing but you will feel better knowing you’ve had a good checkup.

modgepodge · 09/06/2019 18:26

Ring. i imagine they’ll offer an induction; I went in with reduced (not none at all) movements..they monitored me, said baby was fine but offered an induction anyway. Maybe have a think about whether this is what you want.

No harm in ringing 🙂

PivotPivotPivottt · 09/06/2019 18:26

Phone them. I had a sense of dread all through my pregnancy that something was going to go wrong towards the end. Due to this anxiety during the last couple of months my midwife would come out to my house to do heartbeat check, urine test etc in between my scheduled appointments. It was during one of these home visits that I was sent to hospital and induced there and then. All was well in the end but could have been different had it not been picked up when it was. I don't want to scare you by telling you this but I truly believe in listening your instinct in these situations. I hope all is well, I'm sure it will be.

Haworthia · 09/06/2019 18:27

Most midwives I’ve met would be totally sympathetic if you called saying you just didn’t feel right at 41 weeks. Give them a call, and I hope everything is OK.

Myfoolishboatisleaning · 09/06/2019 18:27

I think it is very normal to feel this way at this stage, however if it sets your mind at rest, you should call them. You are overdue, so any reason is good enough to get checked out.

modgepodge · 09/06/2019 18:28

Sorry just to add - they induced me when that happened at over 40 weeks. I also went in with reduced movements at 39 weeks and they didn’t offer me an induction that time. Hope all is ok x

Sexnotgender · 09/06/2019 18:29

Definitely phone them.

It could be absolutely nothing but I’d never forgive myself if I didn’t contact them then something bad happened.

I’m sure you’ll be fine but it’s nice to have reassurance.

Myotherusernameisshy · 09/06/2019 18:31

Definitely ring them and get checked. I felt ‘wrong’ at 40 weeks - couldn’t put my finger on why or what was wrong. At my routine appt the next day my ds was showing signs of distress. I was admitted immediately and induced and he is absolutely fine now. I am very lucky.

Iamclearlyamug · 09/06/2019 18:32

I was worrying at 37+3 due to no movement in 36 hours, went in expecting to be told everything was fine and they'd see me in a few weeks, and ended up not leaving! I was induced within hours because after a scan they discovered there was no fluid left supporting DD, the consultant was very relieved I'd come in

I'm sure everything is absolutely but DO go and get checked ASAP if you're not happy. DD is now a sassy, energetic 7 year old so all's well that ends well :)

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