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baby stopped moving at 38+4 weeks

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claire87 · 28/03/2011 14:54

i am almost 39 weeks and this morning i noticed the baby wasnt going mad like normal...and its been like that all day havent felt it moving about...is this normal twards the end? xx

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Carrotsandcelery · 28/03/2011 14:55

It is normal but I would still phone your midwife and see if she can have a look/listen for you.
I hope everything is ok.

JarethTheGoblinKing · 28/03/2011 14:55

It can be, but get yourself checked out if you're worried :)

winnybella · 28/03/2011 14:55

I think you should call your MW-or just go to the hospital, as no, it's not normal. They do tend to move less as they get cramped in there, but no movement is not good.

Did you try cold sweet drink?

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claire87 · 28/03/2011 14:58

i have been drinking coke all day and just had a big bar of chocolate...but all i felt was like a tiny tiny flutter like i was 12 weeks pregnant again lol i just thought baby was being nice and giving me a break today lol xx

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RancerDoo · 28/03/2011 15:11

I think you just need to go to the hospital and get checked over today. My midwives were very clear than any change in movement needs to be investigated. They'll just pop you on a monitor for half an hour, but really there is no point in staying home and drinking pop when you have already noticed a change in movements. There are better ways to make sure your baby is ok.

HipHopopotomus · 28/03/2011 15:15

Probably is just giving you a rest.

Try lying down on your side for a few minutes and then rolling side to side a few times and then lying on your side again for a while. That is what I was advised to do last PG when I had similar concerns & it 'woke' baby up & I got the movements.

I'm 35 weeks ATM and I know how anxious it can be when the baby has a 'quiet' day or if I am very busy and so don't feel what I usually feel.

boobandbottle · 28/03/2011 15:15

I had exactly this - relax, sit, drink a glass of icy cold water, & eat something sweet
If still quiet call the midwife / number and if necessary they will send you to be monitored for 20 mins or so at hosp there & then
my MW stressed they really dont mind that happening, so dont feel like youre bothering anyone, better to have peace of mind
xx

pixiestix · 28/03/2011 15:18

Totally echo what Boobandbottle says - midwives never mind checking on reduced movement, so go and get checked out otherwise you'll be worrying about it all night.

Sistertrouble · 28/03/2011 15:19

IMO I think you should just go to the hopital now, I know someone who only felt a few movements and said she would get checked the next day, by then it was to late

Hope all is well.

sloathy · 28/03/2011 15:21

I've just posted a very similar thread (am 36 weeks). Have felt only the tiniest kick all day which is very different to the huge lurches of the last few weeks. I rang the hospital and they were lovely and invited me to come in so just waiting for DP to come home and take me. I was worried about "bothering" people and/or being a drama queen but feel better just knowing that someone will check me today.

wineclub · 28/03/2011 15:21

It is not normal. My baby had reduced movements at 39 weeks because he wasn't getting enough oxygen. I was told if I had left it much longer he would have died. He had a rough few months at first and is developmentally delayed which I feel really guilty about because I sat around for hours thinking maybe something was wrong but put it down to him being engaged or running out of space.

If the reduction is enough for you to notice and start asking people about then its enough to go to hospital. Don't arse about with cold drinks. You can have a cold drink when you are being monitored.

IngridFletcher · 28/03/2011 15:22

Reduced movement to that extent should ALWAYS be checked out. Please don't leave it. I am sure all is well but making sure will put your mind at rest.

WanderingSheep · 28/03/2011 15:32

Please please go and get checked. I don't want to worry you but it's important.

I had reduced movements at 38 weeks and when I spoke to MW she told me to go in straight away. Thankfully, everything was fine. They can run out of room but please get checked.

StarExpat · 29/03/2011 08:59

How are you claire? I've been lurking here and just wanted to know how you got on. I hope all is well :)

Carrotsandcelery · 29/03/2011 11:12

Same here Claire. I am thinking of you.

serendipity16 · 29/03/2011 11:18

Claire - Just seen your post.

Hope baby is moving loads now.

However PLEASE if the movements are still not what they've been before, please go straight to the hospital.
It was too late for my baby, she died at 35wks during the night but if you feel for just one second that something isn't quite right go to the hospital.

Midwives are always happy to check baby out for you so don't worry that you'll be annoying anyone.

charleyxdee · 29/03/2011 11:24

hi i am 35 weeks pregnant and been told that the baby stopped growing at 30 weeks. ive already had 2 growath scans no change, i am going for abother one this thursday. I would just like to no what to expect whats going to happen if the baby hasnt grown at all. thanks

maxybrown · 29/03/2011 16:09

How are you doing today? Been thinking of you

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claire87 · 29/03/2011 18:05

baby is fine...had to fight with the hospital to see me they just kept telling me it was normal and wouldnt check me so after 5 hours off fighting with them they decided to see me just to shut me up...but main thing is baby is grand...last midwife appointment tomorrow gonna tell her how badly the hospiytal treated me xx

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JarethTheGoblinKing · 29/03/2011 18:16

Excellent news that baby is doing well, but shocking treatment from the hospital!

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claire87 · 29/03/2011 18:18

everyone tells me to go to hospital cause they dont mind checking you over but the midwife wanted nothing to do with me yesterday at all felt very very alone not knowing what to do :( xx

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JarethTheGoblinKing · 29/03/2011 18:20

Was it one midwife in particular, or the general feeling of the unit?

Sorry you had such a crappy time. You definitely did the right thing going in though, imagine if something had been wrong and you'd ignored your instincts. Well done for fighting your corner and insisting on being checked out too :)

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claire87 · 29/03/2011 18:23

it was everyone in the unit..they just said i am wasting their time being there and they have more important things to do but they were just sitting drinking tea....dont really want to be with that hospital anymore to be honest but i am 39 weeks almost x

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maxybrown · 29/03/2011 18:23

Oh so glad your baby is ok how awful to be treated like that bet they''d have been sorry if something HAD been wrong.

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