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How can i get baby to move?

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Marne · 19/02/2006 18:20

Im 36 weeks pg and baby has'nt realy moved much all day apart from one kich whilst i was in the bath, i realy dont want to phone the maternity ward yet as she is bound to move when i get there and i will look silly. Any ideas how to get her to move?
I've tried a hot bath and hot drinks.

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mummytosteven · 19/02/2006 18:21

Lie on your left hand side, have some cold water and something sugary (orange juice, piece of chocolate etc)

LucyJu · 19/02/2006 18:27

I used to find a cup of coffee worked wonders. But be careful not to do it too often and end up with a really high caffeine intake.
I think that babies are supposed to move more when mother is still. When you are moving around, the rocking sensation sends baby to sleep.
Having said all that, if you're still worried later this evening, maybe it would be worth ringing the maternity unit. You won't look silly and hopefully they'll be able to put your mind at rest.

mrspitt · 19/02/2006 18:28

Definately eat something usually sweet tea and biscuits, they did this to me in the labour ward.

Or if i was at home and worried i used to push my tummy in various places to get a reaction but don't be too gentle IYKWIM.

The recommended no of movements is 10 in a 12 hour period. Hope this helps. Also MW told me that if you are busy or its not 1 st baby then you tend not to notice smaller movements.

But if you are really worried phone the hospital for advice.

CarolinaMoon · 19/02/2006 18:29

You won't look silly if you go in.

You could try poking your bump a bit, stroking her back etc. Often worked with ds.

munz · 19/02/2006 18:31

I think u should go in marne - if only to have another march buba! seriously thou with bleeding and all u've had i'd get it checked out, my M/W said to me 10 movements per day or go to the hosp if u're worried it's what they're there for.

seriously thou, I find either laying on my side helps, or eating (for me it's eating anything thou) do u have a birthing ball as well? if I sit on that then stand up I normally have a flurry of activity right down low.

failing all of those DH just pokes me until he feels movement!

starshaker · 19/02/2006 18:33

i was told an ice cold glass of water and if bumps hadnt moved for an hour after that they wanted me in

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Marne · 19/02/2006 18:33

Ok, im eating chocolate and about to lie on my side, fingers crossed baby will move. thankyou for all your tips.

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WigWamBam · 19/02/2006 18:34

A really cold drink always got dd kicking, or ice.

If you're at all concerned though, give them a ring; you won't look silly at all.

gigglinggoblin · 19/02/2006 18:35

another vote for poking your bump. definately dont be gentle, the midwives never are when they are checking position!

i also found that sitting a cup of very cold or warm (not hot!) drink on my bump got a good reaction.

and one time when i was in hospital being monitored due to non moving baby the midwife told me that applying presssure to your bump gets them wriggling - i hadnt had any wriggles all day, then as soon as i went in and they strapped the monitor on he started jumping about like a mad thing. shesuggested putting on a pair of trousers with a waistband a little too tight - if the baby isnt comfortable they will move

try getting dad to talk to bump? ds3 always jumped when dp put his lips on my bump and spoke

good luck, i know how wearing it is - with ds1 i was in the hospital every 10 days for the last couple of months cos he did this so frequently! but do ring if you are worried, they wont think you are being silly at all. better safe than sorry

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Marne · 19/02/2006 18:37

If she does'nt move i will go in to be checked out in the morning, also have had bleeding a few times in the past couple of days but not sure if thats normal with my cervix erossion that they found last time i went in.

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coppertop · 19/02/2006 18:37

Good luck, Marne. Hope you feel reassured soon. xx

munz · 19/02/2006 18:38

marne- please don't leave it till morning honney I know i'm a worrier but best to be safe fingers crossed u ahve some activity. is the bleeding how it has been thru out? do u have any pain or anything?

LadySherlockofLGJ · 19/02/2006 18:39

Go to the hospital.

NOW and yes I am shouting.

tribpot · 19/02/2006 18:39

I called at a similar stage of pregnancy, expecting the hospital to say "oh don't be ridiculous" - in fact they said "come in immediately" to the point I was actually quite worried about it. Fortunately all was fine when I got there, but I guarantee they won't make you feel daft for phoning.

Two things that always worked for me: Belgian Chocolate Haagen Dazs and/or sitting in the 'kicking chair' a comfortable lounger that gave the baby full range of motion for a good ol' kickabout!

coppertop · 19/02/2006 18:41

If you're worried about having to stay in overnight you can always badger them to let you come home as soon as you've been checked over.

jowen · 19/02/2006 18:42

Hot cup of tea, balanced on the bump (BUT HELD TIGHT!)

jowen · 19/02/2006 18:43

if you have been bleeding, go in. they will understand your worry!

Frizbetheexpansionset · 19/02/2006 19:01

Marne I totally agree with Munz, you should go in honey, if all ok, you can bail out again asap right! better to be safe xx

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Marne · 19/02/2006 19:21

Thankyou so much for your advice, hav'nt managed to get any big movements but dd has been talking to bump and has managed to give her hiccups (well what feels like hiccups) which must be a good sign. Maybe i have just over done it a bit today, i think i am paranoid that somthing is going to go wrong, lets hope she moves a bit more in the next hour or so.

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coppertop · 20/02/2006 09:59

How are you this morning, Marne?

munz · 20/02/2006 11:13

did u go in hon?

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Marne · 20/02/2006 14:17

I was going to go in first thing this morning and then she decided to move, she's been moving ever since, i think she must of been having a lazy day (like her dad). I led awake all night trying to get her to move. Thanks for all your advice and concern. Does'nt look like i'm having the next march baby

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