Does anyone know if its true that the baby "quietens down" and has less movement just before labour begins??

Question

Someone told me this but i dont know if its true or just a myth

Answer 1

When the baby drops into position in the birth canal (and you can notice a definite change on the stomach) yes usually the baby becomes more still and quiet.

Answer 2

No, this is not a myth; many women report a change as the baby "drops" - keep in mind that the baby also is quite large at this time and does not have much moving space. But since there is variation in the size and activity of each child, some can continue to be punching, kicking prizefighters to the end.

Best of luck to you!

Ken

Answer 3

I personally found that before labour began the movements were a little less but every baby is different.

Answer 4

My son kicked me more than usual during my 43 1/2 hours of labor. He didnt slow down until the last four pushes or so.

So for me it wasnt true.

Answer 5

No, this may well be a fantasy. as long as he continues to be shifting, that's effective. strikes can sense greater diffused as you get closer, yet as long as you sense flow, he's effective. in case you sense no flow at involved by a mutually as, and could't stimulate any by potential of prodding toddler, call the healthcare expert. necessary. i be attentive to somebody who just about lost her daughter this summer time through fact she concept that fantasy became actual. The twine had certainly wrapped around the toddler's neck a pair of situations, and he or she became in misery - the pulse had dipped severely. fortuitously, the healthcare expert became able to act at as quickly as, and he or she's ok now.

Answer 6

It becomes a little difficult to move when the baby is full term and in position, but they definately don't stop completely.

Answer 7

I think it's a myth. Mine kicked a lot even during labor.

Answer 8

I dont know if this is an overall thing - two of mine did and two didnt