Second Trimester of Pregnancy Forum - Baby Movement Concerns

Hi everyone

i'm 19 weeks pregnant with baby number 4 (i am 35).

My concern is that this baby just isn't moving as much as the others did. I would be lucky to notice two movements a day - where as with my other 3 (they are aged 18 months, 9 and 14) I remember feeling dozens of kicks and movements a day at only 14 weeks!

Also, I had no morning sickness what so ever with this pregnancy, but I was extremely sick with the other 3.

I'm wondering - do babies with down syndrome etc. Move as much as healthy babies in the womb?

I went to the midwives clinic with my concerns so she used the doppler and we heard a healthy heartbeat. I have a scan booked for wednesday 8th february.

Anyone had similar experience who could make me feel a little more relaxed? I thought with 3 babies already i'd be an expert at this!

Replies(18)

Eyes Wide Shut

replied on January 30th, 2006

Especially eHealthy

I think the best thing you could do is call your doc. Everything i've read or heard about movements have been a healthy amount is at the least 10 a day. I have fluctuations with my baby's movements. I am 27 weeks along and this is my first child. I do know that all pregnancies are different so maybe this baby is going to be your mellow laid back baby!! Lol...

I am unsure of the detections of downs. Has your doctor ordered any special tests due to your age? Mainly special tests like amniocentesis to detect chromosomal disorders. I am a very optimistic person and always hope for the best (especially with babies.) but in this case I think that the reality will win over all.

At your next appt. Mention the movements to your Dr. As see what is said!

Good luck!
Sarah

dandylion

replied on February 15th, 2006

New User

Anterior Placenta

Next time you get an ultrasound ask them where your placenta is. I am almost 24 weeks now and because I have an anterior placenta (out front) I don't feel the baby move very much. The placenta basically acts like a pillow between you and the baby. I only feel it once or twice a day and the doctor said I will probably never feel really hard kicks. It's not that he/she isn't moving/kicking, I just can't feel it! It's very common too. Good luck!

mia7

replied on February 15th, 2006

Experienced User

Another thing to think about is if you are heavier than you were with your first three children. This also makes a difference (skinnier women tend to feel more movements sooner)

pachopperkyle

replied on February 20th, 2006

Experienced User

I also have an anterior placenta and I am 32 weeks and I dont feel movement as much. I feel more like squirming feelings and I feel it below my belly button the majority of the time. Like right above my pubic bone. So ask where your placenta is located because it does make a huge difference with what you would normally feel....Best of luck!

Nicole30

replied on March 14th, 2006

New User

I am 19 weeks today and have not felt a movement yet!! I am starting to worry. I am on the heavy side 194 lbs. Before my pregnancy. Could that have something to do with it. The doctor has always been able to feel the heartbeat on the baby but it takes a while. Maybe it is my placenta. This is my first so I don't know. I guess worrying about it cannot be good. Just looking for some honest advice.

Angelfanmom

replied on March 15th, 2006

Experienced User

I am 10 pounds under you and I only felt my baby move at about 23 weeks. Hope that helps. I think your body weight can have something to do with it

Sunflower_pie81

replied on March 15th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

nicole30 wrote:

i am 19 weeks today and have not felt a movement yet!! I am starting to worry. I am on the heavy side 194 lbs. Before my pregnancy. Could that have something to do with it. The doctor has always been able to feel the heartbeat on the baby but it takes a while. Maybe it is my placenta. This is my first so I don't know. I guess worrying about it cannot be good. Just looking for some honest advice.

i am was 19 weeks on monday. Yay for us. Anyway I am on the smaller side and didnt' feel any movements until last week. When you go for your ultrasound you can ask where your placenta is located. Mine is a posterior one and I have been able to feel her move a lot more in the last week. My baby isnt very active right now, I mostly feel her when I lay on my back and after I eat. But they mostly feel like little bumps like she is flipping around. Sometimes it's hard to hear her heartbeat but the dr always finds it.

Worrying is normal...You will do this the whole time....Just don't let it stress you out.

Btw when are you due??

Nicole30

replied on March 15th, 2006

New User

Thanks so much for the replies!
I am due on august 8th!
We are going tomorrow for a sonogram, hopefully we will find out what it is!
I am going to be patient and hopefully I will feel my little baby move soon enough.

Angelfanmom

replied on March 15th, 2006

Experienced User

I am sure you will. Its quite scary and frustrating. I remember last week, my sister in law who is due three weeks after me was feeling her baby move etc and I had not yet. I was quite devestated and worried.

Next day, felt my little guy move. We are having a boy.

Good luck with your ultra sound.

Sunflower_pie81

replied on March 16th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

nicole30 wrote:

thanks so much for the replies!

I am due on august 8th!

We are going tomorrow for a sonogram, hopefully we will find out what it is!

I am going to be patient and hopefully I will feel my little baby move soon enough.

yay my baby is due on the 7th of august....Let us know what your skoot is.

Nicole30

replied on March 16th, 2006

New User

Thanks for the well wishes, we are having a girl. She waved on the sonogram today, it was the most amazing thing I have ever seen.

Sunflower_pie81

replied on March 17th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Awwww yay, a girl......We are both having girls. Amelia gave a thumbs up when getting hers done. It was too cute.

Any names????

Nicole30

replied on March 22nd, 2006

New User

We were discussing meredyth!

Sunflower_pie81

replied on March 22nd, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Meredyth is very cute, I like it. I knew a girl in highschool named meredyth, however you dont' hear that name too often.

Eyes Wide Shut

replied on March 22nd, 2006

Especially eHealthy

I knew one too....But only one....

Sarah

trevshan

replied on April 2nd, 2006

New User

I am 16 wks pregnant with my 3rd child. I remember for my 2nd child, I could only feel her kick in my 22 wks. :)

Lilypad

replied on June 6th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Wishing You a Wiggly Baby...

I hope everything goes okay with you...

every_ready?

replied on June 29th, 2006

New User

Hi,

i found out that my placenta was in front too, so I was told it would take me longer to feel movement. So it took me almost until I was 18 weeks to feel movement (where as my friends where around 14 weeks), and even now (22 weeks) I don't feel kicks every day and only when I am sitting down, so it could just be where your placenta grew this time around.

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