Hardly any baby movement at 40 +3?

[FutureMummmmmmyx]

Hello, just a bit of advice for a worries (maybe just paranoid) first time future mum. My due date is Sunday (4 days from now) and I'm a little worried about the baby moving.

I haven't felt him move much (though I know I felt him kick yesterday) and I can't remember him kicking or moving much over the past few days. I have felt him move but not kick today but only once or twice. He is normally kicking or moving constantly, should I be worried?

I hasn't seen my midwife since about 35 weeks as they cancelled my last one due to over booking and the hospital don't have any appointments either, but I'm going to call in a bit just to ask but wanted some advice first.

Is less movement so close to the end normal? Ive googled it and Some people have said yes some have said no..

Any advice from people who experienced the same so close?

Glad they are reviewing you tomorrow. Ask why their staffing levels have been allowed to impact on your care - at the end of your pregnancy you should be a priority.

I hope you lodged a complaint about that receptionist. Her advice was dangerous and reckless.

Always get reduced movements checked. 99 times out of 100, the baby will start doing flips and cartwheels the minute you get hooked up to the monitor, but as my midwife said to me when I went in for reduced movements, she'd rather see 99 women with babies who are fine than miss that 1 woman whose baby isn't.