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Reduced foetal movement

36 replies

Rumpleteezer · 10/11/2018 14:54

Currently 41 + 2 and due to be induced next Tuesday. Have had three failed sweeps and haven't been feeling as much movement since then, but there really can't be much space left! Do you think it's worth going in today or tomorrow to bring induction forward?

My previous DCs were 40+3 and 41+3 so no stranger to being late but very wary of induction.

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Helbelle75 · 10/11/2018 15:00

I would ring the unit and speak to them. As far as I'm aware, movement should stay the same and any change in movement could be a cause for concern. They may just ask you to go in for monitoring today.
Let us know how you get on.

3luckystars · 10/11/2018 15:02

Go in right now and do not wait. Good luck.

cindersrella · 10/11/2018 15:03

I would certainly be calling. Any reduced movement needs to be monitored. 😊

Caprisunorange · 10/11/2018 15:03

Give them a call and they’ll have you in for monitoring but it’s also a sign baby is on the way! Good luck!! Ps take loads of books/ magazines and things to do for monitoring you’ll be waiting hours!

Jackshouse · 10/11/2018 15:04

Y, y to PP. Ring your hospital now. Reduced movement should always be checked out. It is a myth that babies so quiet before labour.

hewhinessoshewines · 10/11/2018 15:06

Yes go in now

sevenwallflowers · 10/11/2018 15:06

Definitely get checked, the not enough space thing is a myth

Loyaultemelie · 10/11/2018 15:20

Yes you really need checked, better safe than sorry

MumOfTwoMasterOfNone · 10/11/2018 15:26

Go straight to hospital to be checked. Do not wait. Kicks count charity is a good place for info on this if you haven't seen it already.

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Rumpleteezer · 10/11/2018 15:32

Baby is now moving a lot after cold water and marshmallows Hmm This has happened a few times over past week with then busy active days in between (usually coinciding with midwife checks with baby having normal heart rate and kicking the Doppler off!). So I think I can wait a bit longer?

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Borderterrierpuppy · 10/11/2018 15:49

Midwife here please go and get checked as you have noticed a reduction in movement overall x

MinesALargeGin · 10/11/2018 18:10

I agree with other posters, overall it’s a reduction in movements and you should go in and get checked out.

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Rumpleteezer · 10/11/2018 18:13

It has been moving quite a lot since, as if to prove a point! If it's quiet overnight and I go in tomorrow morning is it likely they'll induce me on the spot? I've been told they'll go straight to breaking my waters for my planned induction.

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Casmama · 10/11/2018 18:14

Waiting is not a chance I would be prepared to take.

RowenaDedalus · 10/11/2018 18:15

Honestly i would go in. I had reduced movement in labour which ended in emergency section and thankfully a healthy baby. I had been noticing reduced movements before then which, like you, had gone away with cold water etc. In hindsight I absolutely should have just gone in a few days before induction.

Caprisunorange · 10/11/2018 18:26

If you don’t want to go in unless necessary, why not call the hospital? I had a few instances of reduced movements and sometimes was sent in but sometimes was told to have a cold drink, lie on my side and not worry if I felt movement that way. Worth asking them, explain you had a period of no movement but you’ve had regular movements since and see what they say

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Rumpleteezer · 10/11/2018 18:29

The reason I'm loathe to go in now I've felt movement is that our nearest family cover is 4 hours drive away, my neighbour will cover the emergency aspect but to call someone to come now would be quite tricky. I'll call the unit and see what they say, thank you!

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MumOfTwoMasterOfNone · 10/11/2018 23:01

Did you call them OP?

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Rumpleteezer · 11/11/2018 21:14

I didn't... myself and my two other DCs started vomiting right after I put them to bed last night so I didnt want to go in... moving ok today but I'm still being sick. Really hope to feel better by Tuesday as there's no way I can get through induction on current energy levels Sad

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MumOfTwoMasterOfNone · 11/11/2018 21:24

That's awful timing OP. Hope everything goes ok.

TeddyIsaHe · 11/11/2018 21:27

Just to add - reduced movement is NOT a sign baby is on the way, nor is the ‘they move less at the end’ thing true. It’s so dangerous when people give out bad advice.

Op hope you’re feeling better soon! Keep an eye on movements, but fingers crossed all goes well for you on Tuesday.

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Rumpleteezer · 12/11/2018 06:36

Back to only occasional movement overnight. I will have to call them today, hopefully I won't spread a bug.

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TeddyIsaHe · 12/11/2018 07:09

Yes do give them a call, it’ll put your mind at rest at the very least. Hope everything is ok.

hewhinessoshewines · 12/11/2018 08:14

Explain u have been ill over the phone they may need to isolate u

sycamore54321 · 12/11/2018 08:34

I am sorry to be harsh but for heavens sake, go and get checked. Reduced movement is even more alarming when babies are at term or later. This is exactly the point where the placenta may be starting to expire under the strain of keeping up with an ever-larger baby. And the first sign of that is reduced movement. You have had repeated spells. I am sorry you are feeling unwell and have childcare problems but honestly, every episode of reduced movement at this stage should be investigated. It’s almost certainly fine but for those babies who are struggling, this is exactly how it manifests. Please go. And best wishes.