Do Baby's Movements Increase/Decrease When in Labour?

[almeria]

Just wondering if movements change at all?

Do babies become more active or less active when you have contractions?

Or can't you tell, as you only feel the tightenings?

Thanks!

 

[YorkieMom]

Id like to know this as well. All I can feel right now is back contractions. Baby isn't really moving much at all. He was earlier and last night but not anymore. Should I be concerned?

 

[XKatX]

I found that Tabitha did slightly less moving, but the moves she did do were quite big. I think it was her moving down, as each time she did, the contractions and pain became a lot more intense.

With Oliver though, I don't recall feeling him move at all during labour.

 

[bigbetty]

I didn't really feel Fran move at all during labour - that I can remember anyway - and her nickname was little miss wriggles because she used to move so much! I don't know if being induced had anything to do with it though xx

 

[kmumtobe]

Exactly the same as big Betty, he never slowed before but the minute my contractions started I didn't feel him till he was wriggling in my arms x

 

[cherryglitter]

decreased but everytime he did move it was agony - he was back to back!