Friday, May 12, 2006
My Baby Doesn't Seem to Move Much
Claire, 37, from UK asks:
At 20 weeks my baby dosnt seem to move about that much, as it took us so long to concieve I'm worried something may be wrong. My midwife has told me to try and relax. Would I know if something was wrong?
Stacy Says:
When us women become mothers-to-be, I think our paranoia revs into overdrive. We read all the books, get all sorts of advice and personal experience from every mother that walks by, compare ourselves to other new-mommies--it's enough to drive you insane. Added to the fact it was difficult to conceive...the pressure is intense.
At 20 weeks (5 months) the baby is still relatively small compared to the amniotic sac and so that little booger has plenty of room to swim around kicking, turning, twirling in your belly with free reign. So, it's probably moving around much more than you think. Plus, babies tend to be night owls, even before they are born. During the day, by walking around and simply doing normal, everyday activities, you rock your baby to sleep. THEN, the baby decides to wake up when you go to sleep. I could always feel my daughter move at 7:30 p.m. till 10:30 p.m. It was like clockwork--but I was also laying down on the couch perfectly still so I could really feel her.
Chances are your baby is more active at night and since h/she still has lots of room, you're not feeling the kicks and movement like you imagined you would. Just relax, pretty soon you'll be wishing the little trouble maker would quit the kickin' so you could actually eat a meal in peace!
At 20 weeks my baby dosnt seem to move about that much, as it took us so long to concieve I'm worried something may be wrong. My midwife has told me to try and relax. Would I know if something was wrong?
Stacy Says:
When us women become mothers-to-be, I think our paranoia revs into overdrive. We read all the books, get all sorts of advice and personal experience from every mother that walks by, compare ourselves to other new-mommies--it's enough to drive you insane. Added to the fact it was difficult to conceive...the pressure is intense.
At 20 weeks (5 months) the baby is still relatively small compared to the amniotic sac and so that little booger has plenty of room to swim around kicking, turning, twirling in your belly with free reign. So, it's probably moving around much more than you think. Plus, babies tend to be night owls, even before they are born. During the day, by walking around and simply doing normal, everyday activities, you rock your baby to sleep. THEN, the baby decides to wake up when you go to sleep. I could always feel my daughter move at 7:30 p.m. till 10:30 p.m. It was like clockwork--but I was also laying down on the couch perfectly still so I could really feel her.
Chances are your baby is more active at night and since h/she still has lots of room, you're not feeling the kicks and movement like you imagined you would. Just relax, pretty soon you'll be wishing the little trouble maker would quit the kickin' so you could actually eat a meal in peace!
