What does it mean? Your baby is more active now?

Question

I keep getting told that the baby should be more active now. ( almost 30 wks) I feel my baby at different times through the day but not all day long. I usually get movements when I'm sitting and resting but there is still a lot of time I don't feel much. I assume he is sleeping is this normal or should he be more active throughout the day even when I'm active?

Answer

You will always be less likely to feel baby when you are active. In saying that I'm on pretty constant bed rest and even Zi don't feel my baby all the time. I think people just mean that you tend to feel things more in the third trimester as baby has less room. Also some babies are just more active than others.

It's more important to be aware of your own babies routine and make sure that that doesn't decrease. Also doing your kick count each day, during a normally active time, is recommended - 10 kicks within 2hrs.

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It just means that you'll be experiencing/feeling more activity now because it's bigger and there's less room...but not all day long. Babies in the womb generally have specific times when they're most active (mine is usually early early in the morning and after dinner).  At this stage they still sleep most of the day. Pay attention to the baby's activity routine and if it changes and you feel less activity than before, let your doctor know. They occasionally have quiet days. Drink cold water and lay on your left side for a while and see if it moves around a bit before calling your doc.

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I've found baby will have days where she's mega active, then stretches where I just feel the odd kick here and there. I assume she's just growing and having a sleepy day xx

What does it mean? Your baby is more active now?

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