Lack of movements

[sj257]

I'm 16+2 today, first felt my baby move at 15 weeks and have felt every day since, however yesterday I can't say that I felt anything for definite. Nothing yet this morning but I have a pain down one side of my stomach. I had a private gender scan on Wednesday and he was wriggling away there but I only felt one movement there so I am aware that I'm probably only feeling his strongest movements. I'm just not sure whether I should be going to get checked out? I know many people haven't felt movements at all at this stage...

Thanks everyone, I have since felt a couple of movements.

According to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), there is no evidence to suggest drinking cold water increases fetal movements. www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/cold-water-and-fetal-heart-and-movements/

Current RCOG guidelines on reduced fetal movements which were published in 2012,
www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information-leaflets/pregnancy/pi-your-babys-movements-in-pregnancy.pdf

RCOG advise does advise:
What if I am unsure about my baby’s movements?

If you are unsure whether or not your baby’s movements are reduced, you should lie down on your left side and focus on your baby’s movements for the next 2 hours. If you do not feel ten or more separate movements during these 2 hours.

However counting kicks is also outdated advice. And according to the RCOG guidelines it looks like they're up for review sometime in 2016.

sj257 glad that you're feeling baby move again.

Even if the cold drink lie on your left advice is outdated, it's also not going to do anything at your early stage. Personally I wouldn't worry at all as you are not supposed to be feeling constant/ regular movement at this stage. I wasn't passed over to the hospital (triage etc) until 24 weeks so I think your best bet at this stage is walk in midwife clinic if you have them (often at childrens centres) the contact number on your green notes will be able to tell you. They can Listen for the heart beat but honestly really try not to worry.

Oh I missed your update post! Excellent news