Is it true that the bigger the baby gets the less I feel him move. I will be 34 weeks on Saturday, but I am measuring closer to 36-37 weeks. I am having an ultrasound Monday to check his size. I really don't feel him much, when I do it is more like pushes instead of kicks....is this normal??
2007-04-12 05:49:15 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
When you get round to that time yes it is normal. There is really no room or anywhere to go, so you may feel the baby push around or move into another position. As long as you do the counts you are supposed to do everyday and you get a good amount, everything is fine
2007-04-12 05:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How often should I feel movements?
At first the kicks you notice will be few and far between. In fact, you may feel several movements one day and then none the next. Although your baby is moving and kicking regularly, many of his jerks and jolts aren't yet strong enough for you to feel. But later in the second trimester, those reassuring kicks will become stronger and more regular.
If you're tempted to compare notes with other pregnant women, don't worry if your experience differs from that of your friends. Every baby has his own pattern of activity, and there's no correct one. As long as your baby's usual activity level doesn't change too much, chances are he's doing just fine.
Do I need to keep track of the kicking?
Once you're feeling kicks regularly, pay attention to them and let your practitioner know right away if you notice a decrease in your baby's movement. Less movement may signal a problem, and you'll need a non-stress test or biophysical profile to check on your baby's condition.
Once you're in your third trimester, some practitioners will recommend that you spend some time each day counting your baby's kicks. There are lots of different ways to do these "kick counts," so ask for specific instructions.
Here's one common approach: Choose a time of day when your baby tends to be active. (Ideally, you'll want to do the counts at roughly the same time each day.) Sit quietly or lie on your side so you won't get distracted. Time how long it takes for you to feel ten distinct movements — kicks, twitches, and whole body movements all count. If you don't feel ten movements in two hours, stop counting and call your midwife or doctor.
2007-04-12 05:55:01 · answer #2 · answered by Ladybird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup!!! Nudges are just about all your going to feel anymore. Around 30 weeks the baby usually starts to slow down a little bit because its getting too big to move around very much anymore! As long as your feeling nudges--your baby is perfectly normal! If you don't feel ANYTHING like..nudges, hiccups, ANYTHING for like...an hour. then they say to drink a glass of milk and lay down and then count for another hour. the baby will usually move after that..you want to count at least 4 little nudges of some sort in that hour. If not then call your local ER and ask them what you should do.
good luck with your ultrasound!! I know im measuring big too..but mines because i have extra fluid! I guess its better than not enough huh? haha Good luck and congrats on your little one that will be here soon!!!
2007-04-12 05:54:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am at 39 weeks and dont feel a whole lot of movement by ob just keeps on telling me to lay down for 2 hours and see if i can feel him move 8 times if i do i guess that is great but if i dont i should call. My baby doesnt really kick anymore he just moves to get a comfy spot but he really doesnt have room to do much else.
congrats and good luck!
2007-04-12 06:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by jessica s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it just gets so tight in there that he doesnt have as much room to move, do you will feel less movement. Its when you feel no movement that you should be concerned. I think, they want you to feel the baby move, something like once an hour? check with the dr to be sure, but yeah, its just cause they are running out of space in there and getting ready to come out
2007-04-12 05:53:59 · answer #5 · answered by arae8419 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you still feel regular movement, you shouldn't worry. If you are 34 weeks, the baby simply doesn't have room to kick anymore.
2007-04-12 05:56:03 · answer #6 · answered by MaxitudesMamma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds about normal. Yes it is true. Just imagine how little room there is in there for them to move. No worries!
2007-04-12 05:57:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats normal as your baby gets bigger hes running out of room to move around like before... but if your really concerned about it you could always call your OB since thats what there paid to do!
2007-04-12 05:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by volc0mchiick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah.... they have less room to move so they cant really kick, more of them stretching and getting comfortable. The ultrasound will tell (show) you everything.
2007-04-12 05:52:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its normal i just got home from the doctor and im 35 weeks and hardly ever feel her move..he done an altrasound and everything is fine he said she weighs 7lbs 4 oz already lol and im dilated to 2
2007-04-12 06:22:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋