25 weeks baby barely moving

[cbarrs]

Hi all. I am 25 weeks pregnant and usually have a very hyper little girl. I went into the ER 3 days ago for a bad migrane (1st since pregnant) and after the hospital she kindof balled up and is barely moving. I have been constipated since, thinking maybe the meds they gave me. 2 straight nights my stomach feels very tight and just full. She is moving but only a few times a day. I don't go to the Dr until Thursday but should I be worried????

[seattlemom2plus]

There is so much going on in our bellies when we are pregnant.  And yes like everyone said, we don't always feel every single movement that they make.  I am glad to hear that you did get checked by your doctor to be on the safe side so that they were able to confirm that everything was ok.  Thanks for keeping us posted.

[Sixplus1]

I agree with Kricket212,, majority of the times these babies are kicking up a storm. But because of the position of our placenta. We dont feel as soon or as strong others. I have an anterior placenta (placenta is in front of the uterus).

Be Blessed

[ChristineMP]

It could also have been residual from the meds they gave you in the hospital. All of the meds you listed can cause drowsiness in an adult and I would think your baby's immature system would have more difficulty clearing it.

[Clysta]

It's very, very possible she just had a few lazy days. Remember, babies are just like us. We have days were we sit on the couch all the and move only to eat, drink or use the bathroom. I wouldn't be too worried about it if everything seems to be ok.

[cbarrs]

Went to the Dr yesterday but they had no answers on why she had stopped moving for a few days. Her heartbeat was strong and all seems ok. Will do an ultrasound July 28th :-)

[seattlemom2plus]

I just recently had to take Benadryl for an allergic reaction that I had and it seemed to have made my little one groggy and less active when I took it.  So I limited my intake to only 3 nights.  Just like if you have something with caffeine in it you might notice more activity.

I am really glad though that you got her to move again more, I am sure that's a relief, let us know how the doctor goes tomorrow.

[cbarrs]

I tried to post a comment yesterday but it would not post for me. I had tried all the suggestions on here along with trying to move her myself and my husband tried talking to her and laying his head on my tummy. The only time I could get her to move was when I put the laptop on my lap and she always moves for that. Still wasn't a lot but last night she moved like crazy around 12am and again around 5am. Still way less then normal but she is moving more.

The twins: I know that it all depends on size of baby and position of uterus and fluids but at this point you really shouldn't be feeling them move all the time. They are pretty cramped in there with sharing space and all but I am sure it won't be long and they will be moving like crazy!!!

The doses and meds I got in the hospital were Phenergan and Benedryl through my IV, not sure of doses and when that did not work they gave me Zofran in my IV and then 2 Tylenol 3 tabs.

Kick count! I was finally able to get her to move 10 times in an hr last night!!! I can't tell you how happy I was. Thank you all for the response. I go to the Dr on Thursday and will mention this to them and see what they think.

[seattlemom2plus]

Definitely keep us posted on this, I think it's always good to ask questions to your doctor if you have them, never hurts to double check.

[Clysta]

Kick counts do not begin until 28 weeks. At 20 weeks it's far too early to expect to feel constant movement, though some women do.

As for the OP--I would put in a call to your doctor and talk to them about it. It might be nothing, but it never hurts to get looked at.

[expectingandhopeful]

I am also pregnant with twins. It's so weird to see them moving during the ultrasound and not feel those movements. The Dr. said that it's because of the positioning of the placenta. It simply blocks me from feeling them. I am 24 weeks now and just started to feel them a little more a week ago. They must be getting stronger now but it sure is crowded in there too :-)

I think it never hurts to talk to the Dr. and explain your concerns. Too many questions never hurt anyone! Good luck to all of you ladies!

[Kricket212]

I am curious to know when the 10 kicks an hour is supposed to really start?
I am 20 weeks pregnant with twins & sometimes I don't feel them either.  Since my babies only weigh 11 & 12 ozs am wondering if they may not be strong enough yet to kick so much.  What do you think?

[ChristineMP]

I agree with what the other posters wrote and also have a few questions...

What kind of meds did they give you in the ER? Did they tell you med(s) and dosage? Were they aware that you are pregnant?

From the American Pregnancy .org website, here is an excerpt about doing a kick count:

"Generally, moms find their babies are most active after eating a meal or something sweet, drinking something very cold, or after physical activity. You may also find your baby to be more active between 9:00 pm and 1:00 am, as your blood sugar level is declining."

"There are numerous ways to count your baby’s movements and numerous opinions on how many movements you are looking for within a certain amount of time. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that you time how long it takes you to feel 10 kicks, flutters, swishes, or rolls. Ideally, you want to feel at least 10 movements within 2 hours. You will likely feel 10 movements in much less time."

[adgal]

I second Nola's coments.  I also will add that as they get bigger, movement gets tougher for them.  It gets crowded in there.  Do lay on your left side after drinking something sweet and do your kick count.  I can't remember the number, but you should be able to find it fairly easily on line.  If it's not what it should be, don't wait to call your Dr.  As Nola said, always better safe then sorry.

[nola0805]

This may be nothing and I am sure she is fine (and she also may be moving and you might not be feeling it) but I say it is always better to be safe than sorry.  I would call your doctor and let him/her know what is going on.  I remember hearing that the baby should be moving at least 10 times in an hour.  Drink something cold and then lie down very still and count how many times you feel her. The tightness may very well be braxton hicks contractions.

Good luck.