Im pregnant and due in september there are days when i only feel the baby kick a few times?

Question

Im pregnant and due in september there are days when i only feel the baby kick a few times during the day. Is that something i should be worried about ? it used to kick alot more but its slowed down a great deal anyone else having the same problem, or has anyone else had this problem

Answer 1

The baby is getting bigger and has less room to kick and move. The movements get fewer, but more pronounced (you can feel squirming here and there).
If you're worried, eat something w/sugar and drink some water, then lay on your left side. Within an hour, you should feel some good movements.

Answer 2

Any time you feel a difference like this and you have questions, you should call your doctor or nurse. Never be afraid to call them and ask questions. That is what they are there for and what you are paying them for.

More than likely, it's nothing. As the baby grows, there is less room for it to be kicking a lot, but there should still be movement.

Every doctor is different and have certain things they look for. The doc may have you lay down at a certain time and "count" the kicks/movements and keep a chart on it (it used to be called a kick chart).

Make sure to stay hydrated..especially in this heat. Drink plenty of water and juices. You need it and so does the baby.

The doc may order a non-stress test for you and the baby. Most of the time it's done in a hospital setting, but there really isn't anything to it. You just lay on a bed and you have straps put around your stomach to measure the heart rate of the baby and to see if you're having any contractions. They do it for a certain amount of time and then they'll call the doc with the results. Some many even order an ultrasound just to see how big the baby really is too.

Make yourself feel better, give the doc a call. Better to be safe than sorry. Since you have these questions you need to talk to the doc or nurse. You want to think that most people online will answer the questions because they know things or have had the experience of it and will answer with good answers; however, you just never know and with babies, you don't want to take chances!

Best wishes for a great delivery!

Answer 3

THis happens towards the end, since they are running out of room in there. However, if you are ever concerned than eat a high protien snack, like a peanut butter sandwich, and lay down for thirty minutes. Count the movement you feel in the thirty minutes. (not just kicks, but movement) if you do not feel any than call you dr ASAP!!! I had to do this with my second, and funny enough went into labor while i was at the dr that afternoon, lol. Was as if he was resting before the event! Good luck with everyhting!

Answer 4

Your baby may be facing a different way and kicking the inside of you instead of the outside. If you lay down after drinking something a little sweet, like juice, and count the kicks, you should be able to count 10 in 1/2 hour I believe. You may be more active also, and may not be aware of all movements.

Answer 5

I am due in September also and my baby has been moving more than ever before. My doctor told me to report any decreased fetal movement. You doctor will want to know about this. My baby did something similar about a month ago and I have been going to the hospital once a week ever since to have stress tests done. Decreased fetal movement is not something you should take lightly. Although my baby's movement is back to normal...it is always better safe than sorry!

Answer 6

Most babies' movements slow down as they get closer to their due dates because there is just not as much room for moving. You tend to feel more rolling and wiggling as opposed to real punches and kicks around them. If it concerns you, however, make sure to bring it up at your next doctor visit so your doctor can check the heartbeat and make sure everything is okay. Always trust your intuition as a mother (or at least almost mother!) over what any of us say!

Answer 7

Talk to your OBGYN. You should feel the baby a certian number of times each day.....they might begin sending you for non-stress tests to watch the baby and its heartrate...

sometimes a little juice will get the baby moving.
Remember that as the space gets tighter---there will be less movement---less kicking, more 'squirming'....

Answer 8

Whenever you have a concern in your pregnancy talk to your OB doctor that is the most best thing you can do.

I am also due in September and my baby is very active.

Answer 9

Due in sept also. Baby is out of room. I feel the baby alot, but they arent' kicks anymore, just elbows & knees rubbing against my belly.

Answer 10

he/she is running out of room try the kick test lay down when you get worried if he/she doesn't move at least 10 times during 1 hour call ur ob/gyn they also try eat/drink something sweet that might help good luck and congrats