How did fetal movement differ for you before labor?

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I'm 40+1 and for the last two days babys movements are quite different. He doesn't bounce my belly or kick/punch anymore. I still feel hiccups, his little head moving in my pelvis, and random flickers of movement but it's very different from before. I'm starting to wonder if I shouldn't get checked out as im used to very rough hurt my insides for hours after kind of movements from him. Also since Wed I've been dilated to a 3, 80% effaced, and he's engaged, but no contractions to speak of. Possibly a sign of nearing labor?

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My midwife told me if there is any difference in his movements then I need to speak to someone and maybe get checked out

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Thanks ladies. Went and got checked out and all was well. Healthy heartbeat and doc thinks he's just out of room and saving his energy getting ready for labor.

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I've had decreased movement and I'm currently 39 weeks. I notified my doctor and now they monitor the baby 3 times a week until he's here and check my fluids as a cautionary measure. I'd definitely recommend telling your doctor and preventing any complications from arising.

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I had the same and went to get monitored to check. Thankfully all was fine. I'm 39 weeks tomorrow, movements are different but I still get them throughout the day, not as big movements but move of a shuffle/fidget sort of feeling as he has less room to move so the movements change slightly. I'd say if you're not having many movements compared to before then definitely get checked so you can have peace of mind. You may regret not listening to your instinct otherwise.

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My baby was still active while I was in labor. Now that it's been almost a month it's a bit harder to remember the details. But I know she was active and I think even got the hiccups at one point.

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My baby was still active up until she was out of my belly!(she was born on the 16th of this month) but her movements were still the same, they didn't decrease or increase!

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I went to the hospital the other day because I felt like baby's movements weren't the same . Go to the hospital to get piece of mind, they put me on the monitor for 30 minutes and if nothing's wrong they'll send you home. Best of luck !

How did fetal movement differ for you before labor?

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