[eleven]

Hi Ladies,

I'm 39 weeks now and carrying a rather large baby. Growth scans put him several weeks ahead but there's been no sign that he's ready to leave his confines yet.

Over the last couple of days I've noticed a real difference in his movements. I'm seeing far less movement/rolls and barely feeling them. I notice really only when I've got my hand touching my belly.

From the reading I've done, it seems that babies tend to stop moving as much when they run out of room, but I'm not sure what's normal.

I was at the OBs last Tuesday and he had a nice strong heartbeat. I'm just not sure whether to be concerned and rushing off for a CTG or just expecting this is the case for a baby that's due in the coming week.

Appreciate all your experience and advice as I'm a FTM...

[Jillian_10]

I would personally rush off for the CTG. that's what your hospital is there for. Don't wait, just go and do it for your own peace of mind.

My son was average sized, but he actually kicked me more and really hard in the last week. I was worried he would kick his way out.

[ubermum]

They do get a bit quieter closer to birth. Do a kick count. Concentrate on counting movements and mark them down. You can also drink icy cold water to make them move. If you are worred, call your care providers.

Mine stopped having massive movements, but I still got that foot that would stick out my left side all the time.

[Chubbles]

The midwives have always said to me if there is any change in movements then get it checked out. So I would be going for a CTG if I was you. The worst that can happen is you waste a couple of hours but at least you will know if your baby is healthy!

[futureself]

I was told that a difference in the type of movements in the last weeks can be fine, but not a change in frequency. Lack of room means they can't roll around as easily but should still kick a lot and shift around. I would be getting checked ASAP, call your hospital number, it's what they're there for

[Princess.cranky....]

It's always better to play it safe and get any concerns checked out.

DD2 had slowed down when I was almost 38 weeks. At my 38 week check up my BP was up so OB decided to send me for some monitoring. CTG showed a unhappy baby and I ended up being admitted and had DD that night. Better to be safe than sorry.

Hope everything is okay.

[tidey2]

I felt no movement in the 24 hours prior to my son being born. I, stupidly, didn't say a word to anyone until late in the afternoon. My mum rushed me up to the hospital were monitoring showed he was very distressed and his heart rate was irratic. He needed to be out ASAP. It is always the best option to get medical advise if you are unsure.

[Lokum]

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. I'm just not sure whether to be concerned and rushing off for a CTG or just expecting this is the case for a baby that's due in the coming week.

Appreciate all your experience and advice as I'm a FTM...

I would. I was a bit vague on this as well, when my first slowed right down. At a routine appt my Ob asked and i gave a vague reply, so i had the CTG. He was born by emerg c/s that day.
No harm in a CTG. I had about 11 this second pg! Though thankfully the 2nd baby didnt have the same issues, everyone preferered to do the CTG and minimise risk.

[bikingbubs]

Better to be on the safe side.

[soontobegran]

The nature of the movement changes at term but the number shouldn't alter significantly.
You need to go and have a CTG this afternoon if you haven't already OP.
I know that ice and cold and sweet drinks may get your baby awake but you should not have to prompt them all the time.
I am sure all will be ok but you must check.
Good luck.