multiple instances of reduced movements

[Hopex3]

hi all,

I'm really starting to feel concerned by this. I think this is my 4th time of reduced movements that I have to go in for again tonight. I was in Monday just gone, I'm really starting to feel like a pest and my anxiety is seriously peaking. I'm nearly 31 weeks and not sure how I can do another 9 weeks of this. every time I've been apart from once (had to have a quick scan cos heart rate dipped a bit) she has passed ctg with flying colours. I have an anterior placenta and have heard mixed things. midwives at hospital said this will affect lovement and they will expect I'll end up their a lot but the doctor who came in after said this shouldnt be an issue by now and to never assume that's what it is. I'm exhausted by it and me and my partner are starting to panic/wonder if there is something more sinister going on here :( how can I keep having so many episodes of reduced movements yet nothing is found. I'm so so concerned and again now feel panicky at the prospect of being in hospital again with reduced movements tonight. did anyone have any experience with this and if so any reason behind it found?

thanks :( x

I went in 6 times with my last pregnancy.

After the third they booked me a scan which showed my baby was small yet when they did the follow up she was huge.

The last time I went in at 37 weeks and they booked an induction for me on my due date.

Hey I'm sorry your going though this I'm going though the same as u his movements are reduced so often then I'll go to hospital and they say all is fine some days I just don't even won't to go there cause I feel like I'm stupid for it but I'm really worried to I'm 31 weeks 1 day so same as u to get thought the next 9 weeks it's horrible isn't it xx

yeah I had to have a growth scan last week as I haven't grown since 28 week appointment, was still measuring 27cm last week. scan was fine but my midwife wanted me to be monitored for movement too. I wasnt able to be as labour ward was busy and had no beds free so was advised to go home and monitor. I'd also had really bad stomach pain last week that midwife was concerned about. in light of all that and the fact I haven't felt her probably closing in on 12 hours now I am feeling really panicky. I know its silly to feel like your wasting their time but it's not just that, I suffer with bad anxiety and had managed to calm myself down in recent times but stuff like this just puts my panic levels up so high and all I can think is how much I want the next 9 weeks to be over and done with :'( sorry you're also dealing with this @kkl1 it's so so stressful. I dont finish work for another 2 weeks either and tbh my mind just isnt bothered about work anymore with everything else going on x

I was in 2/3 times a week last pregnancy from about 31 weeks. My placenta was anterior and covered the whole front so I just couldn't feel baby. Always would be fine on the CTG but I couldn't feel a thing.

I can't even describe the anxiety it caused me. I was a wreck. Everyday was just a pure panic over had I felt movement was everything ok. Until he was born I never actually believed he'd make it.

My experience was that they they kept telling me to come on every time I was worried and as long as they were satisfied with the CTG I was told everything was fine but to come back if worried. I also had growth scans that showed a happy (large) moving baby. The sonograher couldn't believe that I couldn't feel the kicks we saw happening but the placenta was just a MASSIVE cushion.

Eventually went in after a bleed and reduced movements at 37 weeks. Was admitted that Friday and induced on the Monday because my emergency growth scan showed he'd stopped growing on the abdominal curve. My consultant said up till now she'd always been satisfied it was purely a placenta blocking movement issue but as soon as she was concerned it was something else she decided baby was safer out than in.

He's a perfectly happy 15 month old now and I'm 33 weeks pregnant with baby 3 but even with anterior placenta this time I can feel and see her move! It's amazing how different they can all be

Please never stop going in for reduced movement. I went in a few times and all was fine but the last time the CTG was pathological and he was delivered by emergency section 30 mins later and was very poorly and underweight. The reality is that the hospital has the equipment to know whether or not it's a false alarm, but you do not want to mess around with it. I remember the first time I went in I was about 30 weeks and I cried because I felt silly for wasting their time; but a lovely doctor put her arms round me and hugged me and said I was never wasting anyone's time and they would rather see me every day of my pregnancy if it meant I would have a healthy baby. It really stuck with me and was definitely a factor to push me to go in on the day my son was born and so glad I did or he wouldn't have survived

Agree with others. Don’t feel like you’re wasting time by going in for reduced movement. I went in 8 times during my pregnancy and the midwives were always supportive.

It's so stressful being pregnant it's amazing but stressful you think u only worry till after the 12 weeks but it's just a constant worry this is my third but I worry as much as it was my first doesn't get any easier I've been to the hospital a could of times an I just feel stupid an they made me feel like I was being ridiculous for going I litterly just won't to sleep for the next 9 weeks till he comes xx

Please please go in. I was in numerous times with my baby and she was born after induction for reduced movements after induction and emcs with suspected sepsis and taken to nicu. Xx

I'm going in at half 9 - it really is making my anxiety sky rocket and I struggle to think of much else during the day. I also feel the same as you did Mintypea5 and just feel really down about it all, cant imagine her getting here okay. I cant even buy anything or do anything for her and when people talk about it and say when I always say if beforehand. such an awful way to experience pregnancy, everyone else I know generally hasnt had these issues and have enjoyed their journey, posting cute updates etc. every day is a pure struggle for me atm and I still have October and November to try and get through :( x

Ihaveabigproblem if you dont mind me asking how many weeks was you? I'm very nearly 31 weeks so know would be well too early to think about inductions etc. as she is only just coming up to 4 pounds atm (based on growth scan last week) x

OP I really feel for you as I had a really tricky pregnancy throughout the second half and it's so hard. I hope you have some support. It will all be worth it once your baby is here.

I had an anterior placenta with my first pregnancy & went in twice for reduced movements & all was well. By now there should be a pattern to when you feel your baby & times when they are more active, if that pattern changes then go in. Don't ever ignore a concern, always better to be safe get checked out.
I never had really strong kicks continually throughout the day but I did have a noticeable pattern. I'm guessing you have probably tried but I usually found a glass of cold water would get him moving.

My second baby i had a posterior placenta & the difference was huge, not once did I ever have any concerns about movement - different baby obviously but placenta must have made a difference in some way.
If in doubt get it checked but just wanted to share my story & all was fine, he arrived at 37 weeks, 7lbs 1oz & is now a very busy 2 1/2 year old!

I had several occasions of not being able to feel movement and like others have said, the staff could not have been nicer about telling me not to worry about wasting their time. Went in at 33 weeks one afternoon, worried (obviously) but expecting DS1 to start playing football in there again as soon as I had the monitors on; within an hour I was being wheeled in for a c section. Like others have said, don't feel bad about going on, just do it. The relief when DS2 came out naturally and on time a few years later was immense, I had been on high alert the whole time!

I was 37 weeks when I started to worry and they monitored me more often and I had a few scans but I measured 3 weeks ahead at all my appointments. Was on induction ward for a week because of delays so I'm lucky she was born when she was and treated quickly. I'm not saying your baby will be poorly I'm sure they are absolutely fine but please get checked. Obv I had no clue what was happening inside me but needed to know she was ok for my own peace of mind as my anxiety was awful and I had the same feelings as you. Tell your midwife how you're feeling too so she can try support you and keep a check on you and baby. I had 2 losses before my little girl so really struggled. Take care xxx

I had anterior placenta and was in what felt like a thousand times for reduced movements. They NEVER mind, it's always better to get it checked. None of my instances were ever a matter for concern and DD was born at 41+2!

Never ever feel stupid about getting checked out. It’s important that you go.

I went in with reduced movements and a scan showed he was big but not much fluid. I was nearly at my due date so they induced me and he is ten now! One of mine hardly moved at all during pregnancy makes up for it now so they are all different if it is not normal for you then go in.

thanks for sharing you stories - they are reassuring and make me feel not so silly for keep going in. all was good :) had a fantastic midwife too who pointed out exactly where my placenta was and its covering the entire front and most of my left hand side - shes positioned herself right behind it too. we saw movements on the scan and she was kicking directly into it, I didnt feel any of it which makes me sad in a way cos would be lovely if I could but I'm just relieved shes fine! they have arranged for me to go back on Tuesday for another check up and to see if I'm feeling her proper or not yet which makes me feel so much better and I have another little goal to get to which will hopefully ease up my anxiety. they said hopefully when she gets bigger I'll start feeling more and the placenta wont cushion it quite as much x

So glad you’ve been checked and all is well. Don’t worry if you have to go back many times (hope you don’t need to though, obviously). It’s the best and safest thing to do.