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Reduced fetal movements - advice please

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  • Ellisrose
    Ellisrose

    03/04/2016 at 17:33

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    1. Hi, I had reduced (none) baby movements on Wednesday (35+6) and went in to be assessed - trace was good (although I couldn't feel any movements) scan was ok, showed lowish fluid levels (5.3cm) I was booked in for a full growth scan for the Thursday (36 weeks) 

      The scan was ok, baby head down (third baby) fluid levels in normal range and baby measuring at approx 5.3lb so under the 50th centile - midwives have been measuring me over the 90th - the lady said that everything ok and to see community midwife as normal. 

      Friday pm - the most horrific headache to the point I was sick, paracetamol didn't touch the sides, up most of the night with it! Saturday led in a dark room as the light was really irritating me, usual BH, cramps backache etc... 

      This morning, the headache was still very persistent and nausea is awful so called the delivery suite as assessment bay not opened. Midwife was really great with me, could clearly see my head was sore, turned all the lights out in the room etc... Was hooked back up to the machine as expressed movements were still very decreased for baby. Trace showed over 40 minutes that heart rate dropped under 100 4 times however the midwife was confident that it just lost touch and picked up my pulse instead. BP normal, urine sample showed +1, consultant checked me over and said I might have a viral infection causing the headache and general unwell, checked on a scan and fluid levels he said were perfect, 9.6 in highest.. He asked if I wanted to stay in hospital, which I declined due to my other children and I feel pretty rotten but don't want to take up a bed.. 

      The midwife explained that as its my second episode of reduced movements I know have to have traces twice a week as its a new trial they are doing across the NHS, she didn't really explain what/why or the next stages if I still continue to have reduced movements or my headache 

      I've come home and been prescribed dihydrocodeine which I can take every 3-6 hours (taken two already, it isn't easing the dull ache however is making me able to tolerate light) and I'm back in on Tuesday for another trace 

      Movements haven't increased, head is still sore and after advice/similar experiences please (does anyone know what the guidelines are for several reduce movements episodes) - I'm 36+2 today - didn't have any problems in either of my previous two pregnancies 

      Thanks in advance (sorry for the long post)

      X




       



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  • Ellisrose
    Ellisrose

    03/04/2016 at 19:12

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    Bump! 

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  • Kayagh
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    03/04/2016 at 23:50

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    Keep your chin up I'm sure they are looking after you and I hope you feel better soon.

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  • Charrz91
    Charrz91

    04/04/2016 at 16:32

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    I didn't geel

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  • Charrz91
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    04/04/2016 at 16:38

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    Lol il start again.


    I didn't feel many movements nearer the end of my pregnancy. I kept worrying because I'm a large lady.I could tell what position my baby was in, at times he would move if I poked gently but other times no reactions so I figured was on a comfortable position or facing my back and kicking where I couldn't feel it.


    The baby could also be going through a growth spurt, they are putting on all the weight the lady trimester and they say reduced movements because of how big the baby is on the sac.


    The doctors recommend feeling at least 10 movements within a 2 hour radius, normally when baby is active or you can drink cold water or a fizzy drink and lie on your back,that normally gets the baby moving and awake as well.


    Sorry to hear about the constant headache,I also had that and no paracetamol could touch it so I spent most my time in bed. I can't do that now my son is here so if it happens next pregnancy I wouldnt know what to do so bless you 


    Take care x

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