My wife is 37 week + pregnant and the baby is not moving since last 14 hours.?

Question

We contcated the Hospital and they asked us to come to the hospital. They monitored the baby heart reate. Nurse was having trouble in getting clear heart rate. But she finally got the heart rate and she started monitoring that. Earlier the heart rate was between 130-165. But now it was not crossing 125. She monitored for half an hour and then took the blood pressure. She said everything is normal and asked her to come back again next day. I am little bit worried now as its been 6 hours after the hospital visit and baby has not moved yet. Although we are going to the hospitale tomorrow again, but could someone please advise.

Answer 1

It's hard not to worry at this point, your so close and so ready to see the baby everything will tip you off to think something is wrong.
Remember your wife is 37+ weeks, meaning labor can be right aroudn the corner. The last few weeks activity can slow, though the jabs may not come, the baby may still be moving around, with so little room to move, it simply could be crossing and uncrossing it's arms and not be able to feel it.
If they've dropped already, where the baby has dropped down intot he pelvic area, it's even harder to be moving around, they're getting ready to come out.
It was a good thin gyou went to the hospital, you should always go when you dont' feel baby moving. But at this stage, it could very well be it's just getting so tight in there and the baby is gearing up to come out. When you go back to be monitored ask a whole bunch of questions, has the baby dropped, where it is, position wise, and any other signs that the baby is simply getting ready to makes it's grand enterence. Ask for a sonogram, they cannot tell you no at this point, you can demand to get one just to make sure everthings alright. This way they can see any flutters and give you a peice of mind that baby really is ok.
Make sure your wife is well aware of what's happening to her body, if there's new pains in her back or sides or added pressure in her pelvic. Those are signs that labor is getting closer. Any dizziness, lightheaded, those if they happen at this point you need to call your doctor right away.
I'm not sure what the baby's heart rate should be and if it slows or gets faster towards the end but, just be aware of any new feelings your wife may be feeling, it could be signs of the baby itself in distress, or not. You never know and there's no taking chances this far along. Get her relaxed, and try not to worry.

Good luck, hope everything turns out to be alright.
Also, though I don't want to get your hopes up cause it doesn't always work so late into pregnancy is, drink something fruity or sweet, orange juice gatorade, you may be able to feel a little movement as your body takes in some sugar, not always, but just thought I'd mention it.

Answer 2

If you've already been to the hospital, then she's already change position several times, so that probably won't help.

Has she tried drinking juice, or eating yet? Sugary juices pass through the cord to the baby and can cause a sleeping baby to suddenly start doing jumping jacks.

It could be that the baby has dropped or is just getting too big for mommy's belly, and doesn't have the room to move much anymore.

The best thing to do is lie on your left side with a pillow between her knees, drink some OJ, and listen to the radio. Watching tv will probably distract her and she'll miss feeling movement. If nothing is still happening in another two hours, I would go back to the doctor and have them check again.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I think you should call the hospital again and talk to the nurse that was giving you care. I don't mean to scare you, but this happened to a very good friend of mine. She couldn't feel the baby move so she went into the hospital. They had issues finding the heartbeat. They told her that everything was fine and sent her home. The next day, she lost the baby. She was 7 months pregnant. She asked the nurses if they hadn't sent her home would she not have lost the baby.....they told her they knew she was going to lose the baby but didn't tell her because a woman can carry a non-living baby for as long as 7 weeks and that they'd rather it happen naturally then doing surgery.

hopefully, there isn't anything wrong. i'd just suggest.....if you or your wife have any inkling something is wrong, go to the doctors. even if they try to send you home and you don't feel right about it, be persistant. demand an ultrasound, blood tests, etc. don't be afraid of being an annoying patient. my friend wishes she was more persisitent.

my point is, you should call and speak to the nurse and ask, "is there anything you aren't telling me? i really want to know because i need to be as supportive as i can for my wife and child right now."

best wishes---

Answer 4

A heart rate of 125 bpm at 37.5 weeks is pretty normal. The heart rate is at a maxiumum around two months of gestation, and then gradually declines. If the baby had a strong, responsive heartbeat and your wife is not showing signs of high blood pressure, I think probably everything is going to be okay.

Towards the end of pregnancy, the baby stops moving so much because it's running out of room:-) You did the right thing by calling up the hospital, so if you are still worried, call up your doctor again! They are there to help you.

Answer 5

The same thing happened to me. They ended up keeping me and monitoring me for over 4 hours before deciding to induce, because her heart rate would stay low after a lengthy high. They even hooked up a heart monitor to the top of her head and took arterial blood from scalp to check acidity. Finally when she was born, we saw that she had a mean grip on her umbillical cord. She was squeezing on her cord so tightly, they had to pry it from her hands, and that what was causing her heart rate to be so unstable. Go back to the hospital and tell the Drs. to monitor your wife and give an ultrasound of the fetus. They might be able to see if the baby is having cord distress.

Answer 6

This sounds gross but it works.

Mix about 4 tablespoons with orange juice and have her drink it. Have her lay down on her left side and RELAX! (I realize this is hard because she's nervous, but she needs to relax to feel if the baby is moving just a little.)

Hopefully, she'll feel some movement within half an hour. If not, go to the ER to be safe. There could be umbilical cord compression.

But most of all, remember that at 37 weeks, that baby is cramped in there and doesn't have much ROOM to move. Baby could just be sleeping, too. Don't worry until you need to.

Answer 7

I'm surprised they sent her home with the baby not moving. Why didn't they do a sonogram? There can still be something wrong even when the heartrate is normal. Although movement decreases the last few weeks, you should still feel the baby move throughout the day. I'd call your wife's doctor right now and tell him/her what's going on.

Answer 8

Try giving her some cold cold orange juice or something that has ugar in it such as chocolate milk,ice cream etc..and then have her lay down with her hand on her belly,she should feel movement then..if not then go back to the er or call them again and tell them its really nervrecking you both and u are worried,then they will monitor again..they didnt monitor the baby enough it seems..Good Luck!

Answer 9

I would call your wife's doctor directly and tell them exactly what has been happening and see what they say to do.
I would also go back to the hospital again if you can't get a hold of the doctor right away.
You can also try having your wife drink a large glass of ice cold water and see if that makes the baby move. Most doctors say to try that.
Hope this helps. Good luck

Answer 10

Try not to worry. It's probably just that the baby is facing your wife's back so she can't feel the movements.
Try getting her to lie on her side and drink a glass of ice cold water. Works for me when my baby is quiet and I am worried about it!