Baby Movement Question...

dstoke4 · Apr 16th, 2012, 07:06 AM

Good morning ladies! So quick question. I am 23+3 and have kind of noticed a lull in baby movement the past two days. Last week I was feeling her almost like clockwork after every meal. Now I only get a jab here and there. Is this normal? Also when I was feeling her after the meals it would only be for about 5 minutes and then she would settle down. I have felt her have the hiccups the past couple of days but that is really it. When should I start doing kick counts? or worrying? Please let me know what you think! Thanks!

MiniKiwi · Apr 16th, 2012, 07:35 AM

I'm fairly sure kick counting is only reliable at 28 weeks or so. Can't exactly remember what I was feeling at 23 weeks but nothing near regular, routine movement, there's still so much room for them to hide

Also I noticed LO would be a little quieter and I would be more tired and hungry when she was having a growth spurt, these typically lasted for 2-3 days every 2-3 weeks. If you are worried, try a super cold drink or something sugary and lay down on your left side for a bit, this is supposed to get them moving

ETA If you have only felt hiccups, I'd try the cold drink plus sweets and lie down for an hour and if nothing then, give your mw a ring just to be on the safe side

_Lexi_ · Apr 16th, 2012, 09:11 AM

Just thought I'd say I noticed reduced movements at 23 weeks and went in to be checked and they found out I had low fluid which was causing growth problems. ALWAYS go get checked if you notice a change x

samjc1531c · Apr 16th, 2012, 09:14 AM

My hospital has told me from early on trust your instincts and if your worried and notice changes that are relevant for you go be checked.x

Apr 16th, 2012, 07:06 AM	#1
dstoke4 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 126	Baby Movement Question... Good morning ladies! So quick question. I am 23+3 and have kind of noticed a lull in baby movement the past two days. Last week I was feeling her almost like clockwork after every meal. Now I only get a jab here and there. Is this normal? Also when I was feeling her after the meals it would only be for about 5 minutes and then she would settle down. I have felt her have the hiccups the past couple of days but that is really it. When should I start doing kick counts? or worrying? Please let me know what you think! Thanks!

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Apr 16th, 2012, 07:35 AM	#2
MiniKiwi Other BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 2,596	I'm fairly sure kick counting is only reliable at 28 weeks or so. Can't exactly remember what I was feeling at 23 weeks but nothing near regular, routine movement, there's still so much room for them to hide Also I noticed LO would be a little quieter and I would be more tired and hungry when she was having a growth spurt, these typically lasted for 2-3 days every 2-3 weeks. If you are worried, try a super cold drink or something sugary and lay down on your left side for a bit, this is supposed to get them moving ETA If you have only felt hiccups, I'd try the cold drink plus sweets and lie down for an hour and if nothing then, give your mw a ring just to be on the safe side

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Apr 16th, 2012, 09:11 AM	#3
_Lexi_ Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 3,125	Just thought I'd say I noticed reduced movements at 23 weeks and went in to be checked and they found out I had low fluid which was causing growth problems. ALWAYS go get checked if you notice a change x

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Apr 16th, 2012, 09:14 AM	#4
samjc1531c Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 141	My hospital has told me from early on trust your instincts and if your worried and notice changes that are relevant for you go be checked.x

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