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No fetal movement in a day and a half

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Ella31 · 06/11/2023 19:52

29 weeks with twins. Had scan last Wednesday. Went perfect. Heartbeat great, size great ect. However I haven't had movement in a day and a half since yesterday. Going to ring midwife first thing tomorrow to get in for a check.

Somethings terribly wrong isn't it? This can't be normal.

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Ella31 · 06/11/2023 19:57

It's 8 at night. The won't scan at this time. I'm in Ireland. I didn't really cop it until this evening that things had been quiet. I'm obviously really annoyed at myself

They will scan this late just not in the same place. They have other ways to monitor baby too, such as heart beat and movement monitors. They probably wouldn't use ultrasound at their first check anyway, mine didn't

Thekirit · 06/11/2023 21:24

senior30 · 06/11/2023 21:20

I assure you that if anybody found out that your midwife had given this advice she would be undergoing extra training. How old are your twins? Sounds like something a midwife would have said 50 years ago when we didn’t know better. It’s ok that you’re comfortable with the advice she gave, but please don’t pass it on to others.

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My twins are 19.

The consultants all agreed but I’ll tell them they were all wrong because MN said so 🤣🤣🤣
Its not like I wasn’t getting heart monitors and scans aswell.
Theres an awful lot of professionals on tonight.

CandyLeBonBon · 06/11/2023 21:25

Sounds like something a midwife would have said 50 years ago when we didn’t know better.

To be fair that's the same advice I was given 15 years ago!

TeaKitten · 06/11/2023 21:26

Thekirit · 06/11/2023 21:24

My twins are 19.

The consultants all agreed but I’ll tell them they were all wrong because MN said so 🤣🤣🤣
Its not like I wasn’t getting heart monitors and scans aswell.
Theres an awful lot of professionals on tonight.

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Your advice is outdated after 19 years, shockingly.

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Ella31 · 06/11/2023 21:26

Just arrived at hospital. Waiting to be seen. Was ringing hospital for ages so just drove in. Hopefully all will be ok

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neveradullmoment99 · 06/11/2023 21:27

Corilee2806 · 06/11/2023 21:19

As others have said, guidelines have changed now and trying to do anything like drinking cold drinks or having sugar to encourage movement isn’t recommended - if you feel any changes at all that are outside of the normal pattern for your baby (no 10 kicks a day or anything like that as they’re all different) you’re advised to call your MAU and go in for monitoring as soon as you can. Kicks Count is a great source of info on baby movements.

really hope everything is ok x

Well tbh, she should still go and get checked out. It was advice for many years and I really don't see how doing this would not provide a little reassurance. It is not instead of going to the hospital.

TeaKitten · 06/11/2023 21:27

Ella31 · 06/11/2023 21:26

Just arrived at hospital. Waiting to be seen. Was ringing hospital for ages so just drove in. Hopefully all will be ok

Glad you are there OP, hopefully youl be on your way home again with good news soon. You have 100% done the right thing.

neveradullmoment99 · 06/11/2023 21:28

My twins are 36!

Thekirit · 06/11/2023 21:28

Oooo look !
Same advice on the health line website.
Theyve missed the sex though….shame

Plumful · 06/11/2023 21:28

Having a cold/sugary drink is terrible advice when it’s been MORE THAN A DAY without movement.

tolerable · 06/11/2023 21:28

hi @Ella31 -thinking of you xxx

neveradullmoment99 · 06/11/2023 21:30

Ella31 · 06/11/2023 21:26

Just arrived at hospital. Waiting to be seen. Was ringing hospital for ages so just drove in. Hopefully all will be ok

Glad you went. Hoping all goes well for you :)

Sunshineclouds11 · 06/11/2023 21:32

Ella31 · 06/11/2023 21:26

Just arrived at hospital. Waiting to be seen. Was ringing hospital for ages so just drove in. Hopefully all will be ok

Sending love.

Buffypaws · 06/11/2023 21:32

Good luck OP. Hope everything is all right.

Goatymum · 06/11/2023 21:32

Glad you’re at the hospital now and hope twins are ok.

cnmsltwunt · 06/11/2023 21:32

Crazy to wait so long, hope all is well

Bournetilly · 06/11/2023 21:32

Hope everything is ok! Thinking of you x

ireallycantthinkofaname · 06/11/2023 21:35

hope all is ok op and you have some irl support x

momonpurpose · 06/11/2023 21:35

Hope your wait is t long and you get good news 🙏

senior30 · 06/11/2023 21:36

Thekirit · 06/11/2023 21:28

Oooo look !
Same advice on the health line website.
Theyve missed the sex though….shame

You’re trying to prove a point when you’re wrong, as I said glad the advice worked out for you but it’s outdated. I’ll stick to the reputable sources of evidence I use daily rather than the health line website, thanks. Why would you want to spread information that’s dangerous and out of date? That’s just bizarre to me.

Forwardthinkinglobster · 06/11/2023 21:38

Fingers crossed 🤞 xx

mollio · 06/11/2023 21:38

The best of luck x

Figgygal · 06/11/2023 21:41

Hope you don't have to wait too long to be seen op

LittleGlowingOblong · 06/11/2023 21:41

Sending thoughts x

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