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Fetal Movement
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Fetal Movement
by Julie__0, Jan 12, 1999 12:00AM
Hello
I am 20wks pregnant. I have felt fetal movement. There for a while I was
feeling it everyday but for the past 5 days I have felt nothing. I called
my Dr. and they said it was normal and I have read in the books that this is
normal too. My question I guess is When should I be worried about not
feeling any movement?
Thanks for your help
Julie
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Hi Julie.
To be reassured about the baby, fetal heart tones can be done. If you are a Henry Ford patient, we can check these for you any time. It is important to focus on the movement. Best time to feel it is after a meal, lying on your left side. The movements at this point in a pregnancy can be light flutters to strong kicks. The quality of the movement is not as important as the sensation of movement.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
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