why would my baby quit kicking all of a sudden?

Question

i'm almost 22 wks. i'm due new years!

Answer 1

Babies are funny little creatures : ) They will play for a little while and then sleep for a long while! If you changed positions, it could've moved him/her just enough so that you don't feel the kicks, or your baby could've simply just gotten tired and went to sleep. If you're ever concerned, do the kick count. Drink something sweet, like orange juice, then lay on your left side and wait for him/her to kick. Your baby's kicks will be sporatic during pregancy- cherish each one. : ) Good luck!

Answer 2

I remember that the doctor said that the baby might move a little less right at the end of the pregnancy because there is less room in there.

You should still feel movement, however. Drink a large glass of water and lay down for 10-15 minutes and count the movements you feel, even if they are slight.

Regardless of what you find, definitely call your doctor. They might want to do a non-stress test. This is a test in which they attach an external monitor to track your baby's movements in response to uterine contractions. All you have to do is sit in a comfy chair and press a button when you feel the baby move. they use this data in conjunction with the monitor that they put on your belly to know how the baby is responding. They will probably give you some water or a cold drink to try to get the baby to move.

Good luck!

Answer 3

How long has it been since your baby stopped kicking? If you havent felt the baby move in the last 24hrs contact your dr. they may want to check out the baby to make sure everything is alright. Other things could be that he is cramped and doesnt have much room to move, let alone kick. He could also be sleeping, my babies were always most active right before I went to bed. If you have been overly active during the day you may just not have noticed the baby kicking. Having something sweet or with caffiene in it will make your baby more active. You could also try jiggling your belly to get the baby to move. If you arent very far along he could still be kicking but you just arent feeling it all the time. I believe once you hit 24wks you should be able to feel the baby kick/move 10times in an hour. Have a glass of orange juice, count movements for one hour and if you are still concerned give your dr a call. Hope everything turns out fine.

Answer 4

If it's been more than a day since you've felt a kick call your doctor right away!!! Don't assume you're being paranoid it is better safe than sorry. If you can't get a hold of your Dr call the emergency room. You're baby may get a little more relaxed if you're ready to go into labor, but you should still feel some movement.

Answer 5

Well, I feel like I need more details... how far along are you? There are a lot of reasons why your baby might not be kicking and moving at the moment... babies need rest too. How long has it been since you have felt anything? Call your doctor and ask them.

Answer 6

Depends on how far along you are. And how active you have been. I went to the state fair yesterday and my baby was sleepin ALL DAY. All the movement and walking kept him relaxed and he just chilled all day! He is normally very active! Even today, he is still pretty quiet. But also, if you are really far along, there may be less room for him/her to move around.

Answer 7

if your worried drink a very cold glass of water that should wake the baby up and start kicking again if nothing happens after about 10 minutes you could visit the hospital they will monitor the baby take care

Answer 8

The baby is healthy. Maybe it's a "boy". Go for scanning and find out. I bet it's a boy. My wife experience it before. I have a baby boy. Now aging six months plus. He's crawling and sitting down. Running fast in the walker.

Answer 9

Details- How far along are you?

If your in the last six weeks or so, your baby gets cramped. That's a tight space in there. But you still want to feel him/her move. If you don't you should let your doctor know right away.

Answer 10

no need to worry. probably just napping. if you are really concerned, then take an extreamly bright light and shine it around your tummy. it will follow the light if it sees it and YES, it does work cuz we used it on my baby nephew. if you are extreamly concerned, (which ALL soon-to-be mothers are in a good way) then if it would make you feel better, then go to your doctor.