decreased movement at 40 weeks?

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40 weeks. Still no baby. Did kick counts around noon and got ten within the hour. Since then, she's been pretty quiet. I tried to do another kick count but there wasn't as much movement. Anyone else have decreased movement at 40+ weeks? I'm wondering if I should still go to L&D if I already had the kick counts and she still is moving here and there.

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I've been experiencing the same thing for a couple weeks now. (40w tomorrow.) My doctor told me as long as he passes one kick count a day not to worry so I've been trying not to even though I go most of the day without feeling anything!

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I'm 39+ and had the same thing happen yesterday. Called my doctor and they had me go into triage (which surprised me -- I thought they would just say, "it's fine!"), and everything was totally fine, BUT they did tell me to keep calling if it keeps happening, so it is something they take seriously! I suggest calling.

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Literally had this exact thing happen to me today! She had been moving a lot less compared to the past few days so I decided to call. I'll be 40 weeks on Tuesday. They did a non stress test and everything with me and baby was fine! Personally even though most people may chalk it up to being so close to delivery, I like to get checked just in case for my own piece of mind. Good luck!

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Its been slightly less, but i cant tell if its me not noticing it as much or if it is baby... i have noticed there is more of a proper "sleeping pattern" so she can go a couple.of hours if not moving much and then she wakes up and tries to burst through my tummy 😅 i usually find once i notice and think hmm ive not felt her much if i change what im doing have a glass of water anf pay attention i usually feel ger moving again. But if i disnt feel her for the next hour after trying all the tips ect then i would call to get checked out.

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I had my baby earlier this month, but she never slowed down much. My doctor told me once I hit 38 week that if I didn't feel her every hour, that I need to go to the hospital. I know every doctor is different. But I'd go in just to be safe 😊

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Go in. Hope all is well.

decreased movement at 40 weeks?

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