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Fall and Anxiety over Movements

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SnickersBloom · 11/04/2021 08:28

I was out with my toddler on Friday afternoon at the park and she ran off. She is like a whippet - honestly never seen a child her age run as fast - and a friend's husband took off after her. I also ran but at almost 7 months pregnant with SPD, I didn't get far but did have the most spectacular fall in a rocky area. I automatically and subconsciously twisted to fall on my left side, avoiding direct impact on my bump but getting some pretty impressive bruises. Whilst I know I avoided my bump, I have been so anxious about movements ever since. I have felt baby move but I feel really unsure of whether they are less frequent. I know the likelihood is that everything is fine but it's honestly the only thing on my mind all day and I find myself being snappy because I'm feeling anxious about it.

Should I call maternity triage and ask if someone can check me over for reassurance? I'm so conscious of wasting their time. It's such a difficult time for all the services in the NHS. But I also feel like I just need someone to say baby is fine to move past this constant state of hyper vigilance to movements. Am I being silly? What would you do?

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HandforthParishCouncilClerk · 11/04/2021 08:49

I work in maternity. Please do call triage - they’d far rather see you to be on the safe side.

Sleepisoverrated150 · 11/04/2021 08:56

Please call, any reduced movements regardless of you fell or not need to be checked. They would rather see you 100 times than something go wrong

LifeIsBusy · 11/04/2021 09:07

Always call especially if you're rehsus negative.

SnickersBloom · 11/04/2021 10:09

Thank you so much. I have called and they are more than happy to have me up to put my mind at ease. I feel so relieved and grateful. I just need someone to tell me baby is fine and then I can get back to not obsessing!

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LifeIsBusy · 11/04/2021 15:47

How did you get on?

SnickersBloom · 11/04/2021 16:27

Absolutely fine! The midwife couldn't have been nicer. Did a trace and it was checked by the doc before they let me go. I'm so grateful for the reassurance that I should give them a call. The peace of mind I've been able to get has been wonderful. Thank you all x

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