not much movement on ultrasound

[vleblanc7]

Hi, I am 25 weeks pregnant, and had a ultrasound yesterday, so we could have a DVD.(a just for fun ultrasound).
The baby hardly moved at all, although the heart rate was 156.  The tech said nothing about this, and the Dr. didn't understand when I tried to tell him that the baby didn't move much.
Should I be worried or is this normal for a 25 week pregnancy?  I don't feel movement very much, but I am told that this is because my placenta is in the front.
Thanks for your help.

[njeosys]

Some babies are just more sleepy. Heartrate was good, doc wasn't concerned, all is good in womb-land for baby. Don't fret about it! I know it's hard not to. You actually only need to lie there for one hour. It's supposed to be at least 10 movements in 1 hour. Eat something and drink ice cold water before you do it.

[girl0319]

I heard the kick counts don't start until after 28 weeks.. so I wouldn't try to do them now because your baby is still small... you don't want to worry yourself!

[vleblanc7]

Thanks for your answer.  I think kick counts start about now.  I just read that to lie on side and count kicks for 2 hours.  Need to count 10 kicks.  Thanks!

[kcs08]

When I did my 4D ultra sound my baby didnt move either.  They even had me drink a sugar drink and run up and down the stairs to get her to wake up!  She did not want her picture taken.  As long as you feell the baby move you are ok.  I forget, when do you start doing fetal kick counts?