Reduced movement

[shelbypfaff]

Hi,

I'm 36+1....I've had reduced movements from pretty early on in my pregnancy I've had around 7/8 episodes of reduced movements. I was in at 26w and found out baby was growing perfectly a huge relief! I was back in this time as inpatient at 29 weeks till 30+1 with another reduced movements episode and had a scan and baby was good but he had dropped abit in growth...nothing major though. I had another growth scan at 32 +3 weeks and baby had dropped on his growth chart again and I was back and forth in and out of hospital with reduced movements but told because his ctg was fine there was nothing to be worried about....I was in hospital at 35+2 till 36weeks with yet again reduced movements....so I got another growth scan and baby had dropped quite a bit this time...now sitting on the 10th percentile and I'm not going to lie it made me cry and whilst I know my baby is still sitting within normal ranges and growth scans aren't always accurate it feels like there may be something they're not picking up on scans! When the dr reviewed my scan he said it is my anxiety and I don't actually have reduced movements.....but it's my baby and I've always been aware of his movements ie. When I eat breakfast he'd always kick me but recently...nothing from him and he doesn't kick me during the day anymore....nighttime im lucky to get 5 kicks from him! And he loves the bath....not anymore . But this isn't my baby's usual pattern at all I feel absolutely hopeless because I'm not being listened to properly and I have no clue what to do....I really am in need of some advice . Please & thankyou!

You call them up and go back in. What are they suggesting? Early induction/ section?

So sorry to hear you’re not being listened to, but please keep speaking up, mother’s intuition is very much a thing!

In your shoes I would be pushing to go in for another ctg. Change of movements should always be checked, even during the latter stages of pregnancy. Though I’d be prepared that they may want to induce you at this stage given how many episodes you’ve had, combined with the suspected reduced growth.

Hi there I am a midwife. Sorry to frighten you further but half the parents of stillbirth babies recollect reduced fetal movements before the baby's demise. I am especially concerned because your baby is dropping in growth. I strongly recommend you head back to the maternity assessment unit and sit there until you get a check up and get to speak to a doctor. Mention Saving Babies Lives government initiative whilst you are there. I hope it helps

Keep on going back! You're doing the right thing and you really do know best! Hope it all goes well and you're listened to this time x

Do keep going in. Every time.

Have they observed movements while you were at hospital?

Hi , so they put me on the ctg and give me the click button thing and tell me to press it every time baby moves but he doesn't move....then I get reviewed by a Dr and they say his ctg looks good so they're not concerned

I requested an induction at 37 weeks but they told me if I have that induction my baby is more at risk at developing autism and adhd.....

They also said I'm putting my baby at risk by having an early induction as it has a big possibility ending in a emergency section or use of venthouse, suction cups , episosotomy . I also explained to the dr I didn't care what happened to my body as long as my baby was delivered and was alive and well

That is exactly what I'm worried about happening! That's why I keep going in but it gets me no where.....can I just ask what's your opinion on a 37 week induction? My anxiety is sky high about baby's wellbeing I just want my baby to be delivered safely the dr told me if I had that induction I'd be putting baby at risk of adhd & autism....also at risk of emergency c section and medical intervention....I told the dr I didn't care about my body I just want my baby here and alive 😞...thanks so much!

How is induction linked to ADHD and autism, I'm a little concerned about the doctors at the hospital you're going to. That sounds unrealistic.

Have they checked the flow in the cord, the placenta etc? It sounds very similar to someone I know yet she was rushed for an emergency c section as her placenta was failing hence the baby not gaining enough weight and the reduced movements. They said it likely would have killed the baby if they didn't get him out, she was 35 weeks pregnant at the time I believe. Please keep pushing, I'd potentially even go to another hospital if they just won't listen and beg to be helped.

Fyi my son is 5, I was induced at 37 weeks as he broke my waters but labour never progressed. He is fine, no diagnosis of any kind. It was a long 3 day labour with episiotomy needed but I'd do it all again if I needed to!

Thankyou for your advice....I also thought this was a crazy thing to tell someone! A few people in my family have had inductions at 37 weeks and have perfectly healthy babies!

I'm on my way to my next closest hospital which is an hour away just to get a 2nd opinion....and hopefully some help!

Thanks😁

I suggest you push for a specialist scan to check the placental blood flow and another growth scan (if it's been 2 weeks or more since the last one). This is a standard treatment in my hospital. It's difficult to induce someone at 37 weeks, your body might not be ready. Can't comment on ADHD and autism as I don't know the facts. Keep pestering your maternity assessment unit. Go twice a day (or more) if you are concerned. I hope it helps.

@shelbypfaff amazing, I hope they help and baby is delivered healthy!