Do babies movements decrease closer to labour?

rhdr9193..x · Apr 7th, 2012, 04:56 AM

I haven't felt my little man move since I woke up today, and usually I do. I'm 2 days from my due date, have backache and period like cramps, is this normal to feel him less? Xx

Joyzerelly · Apr 7th, 2012, 05:16 AM

Yes, I think its normal. The baby has a lot less room to move around now, its getting a bit cramped in there! Also, he may be resting and storing fat in preparation for the big move!
If in serious doubt ask your midwife.

v2007 · Apr 7th, 2012, 05:18 AM

Movement's shouldn't stop.

They become shuffles instead of kicks.

If he hasn't moved all morning, please go get seen.

V xx

kat2504 · Apr 7th, 2012, 05:21 AM

I agree, the baby should still be moving but the movements don't feel as strong because there is less space in there.
If in doubt, have an ice cold drink and have a lie down so you can concentrate on the movements for an hour or so. It may be that if the movements are little shuffles not big kicks, you aren't noticing them because of your own activity.

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rhdr9193..x Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1,490	Do babies movements decrease closer to labour? I haven't felt my little man move since I woke up today, and usually I do. I'm 2 days from my due date, have backache and period like cramps, is this normal to feel him less? Xx

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Joyzerelly Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Glorious England Posts: 1,621	Yes, I think its normal. The baby has a lot less room to move around now, its getting a bit cramped in there! Also, he may be resting and storing fat in preparation for the big move! If in serious doubt ask your midwife.

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v2007 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29,371	Movement's shouldn't stop. They become shuffles instead of kicks. If he hasn't moved all morning, please go get seen. V xx

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kat2504 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 5,299	I agree, the baby should still be moving but the movements don't feel as strong because there is less space in there. If in doubt, have an ice cold drink and have a lie down so you can concentrate on the movements for an hour or so. It may be that if the movements are little shuffles not big kicks, you aren't noticing them because of your own activity.

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