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Would you call?

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mistermagpie · 31/08/2019 15:34

I'll be 27 weeks on Monday. Baby is never much of a mover and I have an anterior placenta so I know that can affect how much I feel, but I haven't felt any today. Normally I get a bit of movement first thing and then not much until the evening, but none at all is unusual.

My midwife told me to not expect a pattern until 28 weeks, although this isn't what I was told in previous pregnancies (this is my third), so I'm not sure if I'm being a bit hysterical by considering phoning the maternity unit?

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IVEgottheDECAF · 31/08/2019 15:34

You should phone, set your mind at rest

Leftie624 · 31/08/2019 15:37

I would call. I had worries about movements earlier than this in my second pregnancy - around 24 weeks I think? when I rang triage they called me in to get monitored. They told me they would much rather women rang up than sat worrying at home

Leftie624 · 31/08/2019 15:37

I also had an anterior placenta

elizzza · 31/08/2019 15:40

When you call they will tell you to drink a pint of something sugary (eg fruit cordial) and then lie down on your left side for an hour and monitor whether you feel any movements - try doing that first and either it’ll get baby moving, or when you call you can report that you’ve done that and still no movements, in which case they’ll want to see you for monitoring. Don’t feel hysterical though, it’s good to take monitoring the movements seriously.

Ohmydaysmate · 31/08/2019 15:52

I just came on to post the same question... I'm 30 weeks today. movements have really slowed down last night we're fewand far between, normally he doesn't stop moving a night about an hour before bed and kicks are usually really prominent. Today i have barely noticed them again.

Please keep us updated Op, I hope everything turn out okay. Xx I don't want to seem like a time waster or worrier by calling the midwife (this is also my 3rd). I'm going to try the sugary drink and lay down to see if that gets him moving.

AmIThough · 31/08/2019 15:59

If there are any changes to normal movement you should call, even if it's only for your peace of mind.

Ohmydaysmate · 31/08/2019 19:02

Would you call your midwife for this or the hospital?
I have two numbers an early pregnancy unit number (at 30 weeks it's not early) or just the labour ward?
I've done the drink there are slight movements but nothing that I would have thought was a big one, I've done exercise, I've made myself nervous, and nothing really to report. But my tummy low down is tight and I have like period pains there now but I don't know if that's because I've got myself worked up! Bloody hell. Being pregnant / parent is not easy

Bobbiepin · 31/08/2019 19:11

Make the drink very cold, usually gets them kicking. If not, definitely call. Midwives would rather see you a thousand times for nothing than miss the one time it's something.

Alb1 · 31/08/2019 19:14

Some areas don’t use the cold drink advice now as it’s outdated for some trusts. Always phone, even if the baby is making slight soft movements they could be unwell or in distress. A change always requires a check up. Phone the triage number and say you feel you need to get checked out

Alb1 · 31/08/2019 19:15

Oh and they never think you are a time waster! I’m sure they will reassure you when you go in that they are happy to see anyone that needs it

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mistermagpie · 31/08/2019 20:07

So I didn't phone... I had a cold drink and some chocolate (medicinal purposes) and eventually did feel some slight movements. I'm still not sure that's enough but it's something I suppose.

I have spoken to my own midwife about this babies movements before and her response was 'I'm not going to refer you for a scan you know', which I didn't ask for and then she said 'just because you've had babies before doesn't mean you know everything' because I was comparing this pregnancy to my others. It's really made me lose confidence that I'll be taken seriously.

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Blondiecub0109 · 31/08/2019 20:15

Please please please call. Advice in my area changed at the beginning of the year to call first whatever. The MW might then advise you to drink cold fluid, sugar, lie down and call them back etc but they might also find a red flag or something and get you in.

Any change in movement - even if you can still feel movements or if they get faster not slower - should be reported.

Alb1 · 31/08/2019 20:48

I can understand that it makes you think twice, its a crappy way for the midwife to behave, but this is not really about your confidence, it’s about your baby’s safety. Why take the risk? If you phone and they put your mind at rest then great, but it’s best to seek medical advice

Trickedia · 31/08/2019 20:48

'just because you've had babies before doesn't mean you know everything' because I was comparing this pregnancy to my others. It's really made me lose confidence that I'll be taken seriously.

I hate this sort of attitude towards pregnant women I had some really arsey responses when I was pregnant both times to some concerns I raised. It really puts women off speaking up which is shit.

You have to not care about them though & just think about your baby & trust your gut. I did find id have days where baby would move loads & some where I’d have to get them moving to reassure myself, but all was well.

As suggested above drinking a cold drink & laying on your left side should get you feeling some movements. But if you’re still concerned after that then do call.

Im sure baby is absolutely fine but I’d rather deal with an arsey midwife than a sick baby.

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mistermagpie · 01/09/2019 20:08

Just to update...

I ended up phoning at lunchtime today, there were still hardly any movements (just a couple during the night) and I wasn't happy. They told me to have a cold drink and lie for two hours (which was lovely actually, my other two kids are 2 and 4 so lying down is not something I do) and ring back. There were five kicks in that time but the midwife said she would like to see me and I went in. They stuck me on a trace for about 40 minutes and all was fine, baby gave some big kicks as well. I'm very relieved.

The moral of the story is to phone, the midwife was absolutely lovely and said she was always happy to see people like me and to phone back any time, even if it was the same day, if ever I'm not happy about the movements. She said the baby's movements are the only way it has of letting me know if it's ok so they take it very seriously when mums feel something isn't right.

Thank you to everyone who encouraged me to phone!!

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Blondiecub0109 · 01/09/2019 21:20

Thanks for coming back to update us. So glad everything was well. But please don’t hesitate to call if you have reduced movements in the future. All the best for the rest of your pregnancy.

AmIThough · 02/09/2019 07:17

I'm so glad all is well OP. Good luck with the rest of the pregnancy

diddlediddle · 02/09/2019 07:26

God your midwife (the one that was mean) sounds bloody awful. I'd put in a complaint via PALS about that.

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