22 weeks- reduced movements??

[Ginandgingers92]

I can't believe I'm posting another worry...

I'm 22 weeks pregnant and have been feeling movements since 19 weeks really. No major established patterns yet but I could generally feel her quite regularly. This morning I've been at work for 2.5 hours and I'm struggling to identify whether I am actually feeling her, or if it's just my stomach rumbling.

I had amniocentesis a week ago for another concern doctors had about her and whilst I luckily have had no signs of anything going wrong, ie no bleeding, leaking or severe cramps, I have had a slight stabby pain on my left lower side and last night and pain in my back for about 15 mins. This is my second pregnancy, so I should be taking it all in my stride, (I know it may just be a jarred back and RL pain) but I think with all the heartache and worry we've had so far, my thoughts are just spiralling and imagining the worst.

Just wondering what people's thoughts are...

• Is 22 weeks too early to have any sort of a pattern of movement?

-Is there anything I can do whilst at work (nowhere to lie down) to try to get this one to move? I'm drinking cold water but nothing that is clearly her at this point.

• has anyone been through something similar with amnio and can give me advice on how to best stop worrying going forward? We're still waiting on the full report.

I promised myself I'd enjoy this pregnancy but I'm currently worse than I was last time.

I want to do as much as I can whilst I'm here at work, I've had so much time off recently for appointments, I'm sure I'm beginning to annoy them.

Hey OP didn't want to read and run so whilst I don't have any clue what amniocentesis is, I have done a lot of reading on fetal movements etc.

From what I understand 22 weeks is too early for baby to have an established pattern (I'm 29 weeks today and I'm still struggling to figure out what her 'pattern' is!) but if you are at all concerned then please call your midwife or maternity unit at the hospital. They will never make you feel like you're wasting their time!

I thought I had reduced movements a few weeks ago so the midwife advised me to sit still and concentrate on baby and perhaps have a fizzy drink? Give it an hour or so and see what happens, if nothing then to call back & they'd would have had me in for monitoring. As it was she started kicking and wriggling again within the hour.

Also your work cannot legally get annoyed at you for having time off, I'm diabetic & I feel like I'm constantly at the GPs or hospital but at the end of the day what's more important? Please don't feel guilty for putting you and your baby first.

Hope you feel some kicks soon xx

Hi OP - my midwife said there won’t really be a pattern before 28 weeks but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be concerned. At 22 weeks, my midwife said they’ll struggle to hook you up to the monitors and will most likely just use a Doppler to check babies heartbeat is sounding normal. I think after an amnio, your concerns are valid! Just give your midwife or midwife team a call and ask them!

You could def try something sugary or fizzy or both, that apparently can kick baby into action!

This is my second pregnancy, I’m 22 weeks tomorrow & baby does not stop moving. I feel her all day long, so if suddenly I didn’t, I know I’d be calling for peace of mind!

Baby is still rather small at 22 weeks so she may of just turned a different way so that you cant feel as much. 22 weeks is rather early for any sort of pattern to be forming in regards to movements but as others have said you could give your midwife/triage a call and see what they advise they may call you in. Im 29 weeks and i still cant seem to feel a pattern with my boys movements. X

Every baby is different. Mine had a clear pattern (movement after food) from 19/20 weeks and so the mw encouraged me to get every reduction checked out.

Whilst it is early to feel a pattern I would say phone your midwife if you feel something isn't right, especially due to your amino. I had reduced movements at 21 weeks and even that early they were happy for me come in and check things out. As far as trying to get your baby moving I would try a cold fizzy drink and/ or a hot drink. I know you can't lie down but can you got for a walk for five mins?

Thanks everyone. I've had a cold drink and have definitely felt a few shifts/kicks.
I'm going to phone triage this evening anyway, just to ask about warning signs after the amnio, so I can be on the look out just in case, and have a chat to my midwife on thurs about my anxiety, because it's not helping things 🙈. Thanks for your responses :)

I want to start out by saying with my first I didn't notice any movements until he was 24 weeks (I think). He was a small baby though.

If you were feeling movements before and they have reduced, on my maternity notes it says to contact the community midwife.

If they don't seem that concerned, I'd be inclined to just go and have a private scan done for peace of mind.

@girlanonymous I felt my first child around then but I think number 2 can be a touch earlier.
Yeah my little girl is tiny, we've had scans here, at kings, the amnio etc, and everyone confirmed she's on the 5th centile, so I imagine that's another reason why her movements aren't as strong.
Thanks, I didn't think of that!
I need to be scanned more anyway due to her growth and other issues, so hopefully I'll get that regularly and that'll put my mind at risk.

@Ginandgingers92 glad you're feeling some movement now but definitely chat with the midwife and get checked out!

Happy mum = happy baby! All the best xx

When my baby is being a bit stubborn with moving, hot drinks seem to work better for us