Movements at 34 weeks - today just not as strong?

[seamistbythesea]

Just starting to get worried as can feel baby moving today, but its not as strong as usual. Not sure if I should be phoning MW. Its only me and DS at home so if I needed to go in would have to find babysitter :( WWYD?

How old is DS? the baby will probably be absolutely fine but i would definitely call midwife. They will probably suggest being monitored for half an hour or so, and if it were me I would arrange babysitter or take DS with you.

Yes. Call the midwife. No question.

Can you phone someone to pick DS up if you have to go in?

If in doubt, check it out.

When I ring they always say as long as you've felt baby ten times today - but I think that's outdated...

I can't really advise on movements as my one changes every day - some days active, some not.....

This was exactly me earlier today, I'm 31 +4 but movements had been full since late last night. Ended up taking little one with me. Was monitored and checked out, movements picked up and they have booked a scan for mon to check blood flow. Felt a lot better going in an they reassured me to call if feel worried again over weekend. Don't feel like your mithering anyone just call them x

Get checked out x

If your movement is reduced you MUST get checked.

Always best to be safe. Take DS with you if you have to x

I was there last week for the same reason, he was moving, just not as active or as strong. 20 minutes on the monitor and a few "sleepy" periods but all was fine. He's been more active since.
Try the cold, sugary drink and lay down and pay attention to movements, I try put a bit of pressure on top of bump to mimic the monitor (as he usually goes mad once on monitor)....if your worried at all tho I would go get checked over. Take ds and a book/game for him. I had to take both my dds last week and the hospital don't mind-might even get you seen a bit quicker

Felt barely any movement overnight so went in early this morning. All fine - but my goodness I was crying on the way there this morning wishing I had gone it last night. Anyway, all ok :)

Don't beat yourself up, we all try reason why these things happen, then we still worry and once were on monitor baby makes up for being trouble, mine does anyway (so I look like a liar). So glad everything is ok for you x