Does possition of the placenta have to do with feeling the baby move?

Question

I'm 29 weeks. With my baby the placenta is on the front. Sometimes I think that has to do with not feeling my baby move as much as the books say she should. (Though ultrasound the other day showed she was almost moving with every breath I took) The doctor said it is possible, and that I'd only feel her if she kicked the placenta. I just wondered if anybody had this problem with the placenta being in the front?

Answer 1

I am currently 26 weeks with the placenta in front. It SUCKS! I barely get to feel my little girl move, and even when I do it feels like the flutter of EARLY movement! I was told the placenta in front would make it more difficult to feel movements, but that towards the end you should feel the baby a little more often, but still nothing like those with the placenta behind are feeling! I am right there with ya girl! Thats why I bought one of those at home heart dopplers, so i can be reassured by her heartbeat that there is still a little baby in my belly! Good luck to you!!

Answer 2

Toward the end of my pregnancy I didn't feel my son kick as much as before. When I didn't think he was moving as much I would drink some water and lay down on the couch and count the kicks if I didn't have ten in an hour then I would turn everything off and try the drinking water again and then counting again. If you still don't I would check with the doctor to see what could be going on

Answer 3

it is possible..but it could also be the way the baby is laying..im 34 weeks..and when i went to my 31 week visit i told the ob i was feeling kicks or punches on only the right side..and when he had me lay on the table to feel around for the baby..he said well thats b.c hes head down and with his back on your left side and kicking on the right..so as long as she is moving i wouldnt worry..good luck and congrats..

Answer 4

yes it is a possibility and congratulation