Movement stopped at 19 weeks

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Iv been able to feel movement from about 10 weeks.. it's not all day but I do feel the baby, especially in the last few weeks at night, it's party time!

However for the last two days iv not felt her move at all.. I'm worried.

I know if I ring the Midwife's at the hospital they will tell me it's not unusual to not feel at this stage... however, I'm not confused on her movements or lack there of atm.

Anyone had similar? I'm really worried something awful has happened.

I'm well otherwise- no pain, bleeding etc etc

Always ring if you're worried. They'd rather see you and tell you baby is fine than risk losing a baby. Plz call

If you haven't rung them then ring them don't presume what they will say.

Yes, ring them. I’m sure they will offer you a scan.

Ring them and go in - they need to know about movement change. It might well be fine and will put your mind at rest. Good luck x

I'm 18 weeks and have only started to feel her the last few weeks. Movements aren't in a pattern yet and some days she's more lively than others but if you haven't felt anything and are worried then you should call. They encourage women to call in rather than sit and worry.

Always best to ring your midwife.

This happened to me a couple of times. I think baby had just moved to be kicking towards my back rather than towards my tummy.

Many people don't even feel movement that early so try not to worry. I think they say to go for monitoring from 24 weeks (28 in some places) but I'm sure a midwife would happily listen in to the heart beat to give you peace of mind.

Will they see me as I'm not over 20 weeks yet?

It’s not unusual this early, they are small enough that sometimes they just shift into a different position where you can’t feel them as well. I didn’t feel any movements at all until past 20 weeks.

Give your midwife a call, I’m sure they will be happy to check you over and reassure you.

I'm going to call my midwife in the morning to see if I can pop into the community centre for her to listen to heartburn...

I'm probably overreacting

Yes they will see you, 16 weeks is the marker for early pregnancy I think. Just call them, they aren't going to think any less of you if it's all fine.

Heart beat*

Try running up a flight of stairs and drinking a glass of cold water then sitting down still. This would wake my baby up when I hadn't felt her move during the day.

Ring.

Call the hospital you're booked in with, they should have a triage number. My hospital takes over from 17 weeks, I've been in with concern about reduced movements. PLEASE do not leave it until the morning! Just phone them and get some advice - please! It's just not worth feeling embarrassed or worrying you're making a fuss given the possible consequences.

Iv just pressed a glass of water and ice cubes into my tummy... she's still in there and obviously wasn't impressed.

I'll have a word with myself for overreacting!

Thank you all for replying.. I definitely won't hesitate to call if she doesn't move again.

Brilliant news! Good luck!

I went in yesterday to my antenatal clinic because I havent felt anything yet im 19+2.
She said its normal not too, but I knew if id waiting until my 20week scan on wednesday id be an emotional wreck.
They advised theyd rather us ring in than sit and wait, especially with the weekend looming.

Glad you felt her :)