has anyone experienced a late pregnancy miscarriage or stillbirth? I'm at the end of my 26th week and feel very little movement from the baby. It has been routine to have LOTS of movement in the morning when I wake up, about 11am and then before bedtime-so much that I can watch the baby moving from outside. Now what I'm feeling I'm not sure can't be passed off as the same feeling from gas-very low and VERY subtle-few and far between since yesterday morning. I'd have to say about 6 movements total in the last 24 hours. Has anyone experienced this? IF i have miscarried what advice to you give? Go ahead with inducing labor or just let it happen? Thanks
Sometimes they run out of space in there.
I'd see the doctor ASAP!
Valerie,
I haven't experienced a miscarriage at 26 weeks but I have earlier in the pregnancy. With my 4th and 5th children I had very little movement the entire pregnancy with both. If you haven't already contacted the doctor, I would ASAP so an ultrasound can be done and heart rate check. I pray that everything will be alright. I know it will be hard, but try to stay calm (if possible).
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Hi Valerie,
I wouldn't panic and don't assume the worst. If you've felt movement then the baby is still moving around, things are most probably fine, it just changed position and the feet are not near the belly where the movement would be noticable.
I would go to the dr. this morning and just get checked. If needed ask for an ultrasound. If your dr. can't get you in, go to the hospital birthing center. They should be able to give you a checkover too.
Let us know what happens.
Megan
There was a big difference in movement in both my pregnancies once I hit the halfway point... I think they ran out of room! My son kept his bottom out instead of his feet, so I rarely felt movement with him. If you don't have any other signs of miscarriage, I wouldn't panic, but I always err on the side of caution and would suggest seeing your doctor if you're concerned.
As far as your question with inducing vs. letting it happen, that's a personal decision based on each situation, and most doctors give what they believe to be the best advice for those individual situations. I have a friend who miscarried twice, and one she let happen naturally, while the other needed to be induced.
Good luck, and I pray everything is just fine.
I had a stillbirth when I was 40 weeks, 2 days. If you feel that there is a lack of movement or change in your baby's normal movement patterns, definitely call the doctor and get checked out. Also, miscarriages are only for less than 20 weeks, if you're past 20 weeks and the baby passes it's a stillbirth.
Oh my gosh Valerie I am literally in tears for you. GO TO THE DOCTOR RIGHT NOW. I experienced this at 34 weeks. I hadn't felt my son moving quite normal for an entire day. He had passed the day before. My OB told me the movement I was feeling was just his body reacting to my movement. At 26 weeks you will have to give birth and it is the hardest most heart wrenching thing to go through. I will pray for you and your family. Please keep us posted. I am so sorry for you.
Kelly - SAHM of 2 boys, 5 and 2 with one Angel in Heaven
CALL THE DOCTOR.
Movements decline later in pregnancy because the baby runs out of space in there, so it is likely fine. Even if the baby is in distress, it doesn't mean you have had a miscarriage - the doctor could help you!!
But for heavens sake, the doctor will want to see you to be sure - this is the reason the doctor is there. Why give yourself all this anxiety> Call now, and if the office is closed, PAGE the nurse/doctor. Or go to the ER or URGENT CARE office.
THe doctor will proablbly send you to the hospital to be on a monitor and hear the heartbeat. Many of us go throught this, especially with a first baby - it is hard to know what is normal. I went to the hospital twice with my first pregnancy because I hadn't felt the baby in a few hours.
They will also instruct you on doing kick counts to releive your exniety.
Don't be embarressed to call - this is what they are there for!
Please update us.
I hope you called the doctor. A friend of mine had the same thing, finally went to the emergency room. They rushed her to the the ER and got the baby out(he was all tangeled in the cord)They said if she would've waited till next day he would've been dead. He was 10 weeks early and now is a healthy 2 year old. Hope all is well.
I think you need to see your OB sooner than two weeks and be evaluated.
Hi Valerie,
Sometimes it is quite normal for the baby to have a day or two when it doesn't seem so active so try not to worry too much, but do call the doctor and get everything checked just to be on the safe side.
God bless,
Lisa P
Call your doctor right away. Tell him/her your concerns. Get in there and get a sonogram now so you can know and stop wondering. Think positively. Hang in there!
I agree with everyone on the calling the doctor part. I know I did when I felt little movement from my son in my last pregnancy. They had me drink some orange juice and then lie on my side and do kick counts. I don't remember how many kicks I was supposed to feel in a certain amount of time so call the doctor and find out. I hope everything is alright. Keep us posted.
I have not personally experienced this but my mother-in-law works with someone who has. Call your doctor! If something is wrong they need to know about it ... If everything is okay, you'll feel much better - which is also better for the baby:) It's worth having the peace of mind. I'll be praying for you.
Low movement is a reason to be worried. But please don't jump to conclusions. There is no reason to think that this is a miscarriage yet - keep those dark worries at bay, but please call your DR so that they can check up and relieve your worries. There are tons of reasons to feel less movement. At 26 weeks your little one could be growing through a growth spurt with lots of sleep or he could simply be up when you are too asleep to feel it. He could also have moved so he's facing your back. I could feel a lot less when my little ones where doing that - no flailing arms and legs. Also you could have some condition restricing his or her movement - again call the DR immediately because your baby may be well but in need of help.
Go to your doctor right now. It may be something the Dr. can do something about, but not if you wait too long. I'm serious... go now. If your Dr. isn't available, go to the ER. You and your Dr. can discuss what to do from this point on, but you absolutely have to get to the doctor. Good luck.
If you have any questions as to the wellbeing of your baby- call your doctor right away!!!! They should get you in the same day, and possibly do an ultrasound. If they don't, you need a new doctor. It is better to come across as paranoid, and catch things early (if there is a "thing"- my last baby went through periods of inactivity.)This is one of those times when mother's intuition is stronger than what your doctor might think of you.
Have you called your doctor? Most doctors will have you go in for an ultrasound if you feel reduced movement?
Or some things you can try at home - drink ice cold water or orange juice & then lay on your left side. Most people I know that have experienced reduced movement will try that & the baby generally starts moving around within the hour.
I'm sorry I don't have any personal experience.
My most recent baby is 5 months old and I remember that there were times/days that I would experience decreased movement from the baby. The baby is doing lots and lots of growing right now and need rest time too. I remember being concerned just like you but just as soon as I would tell someone he would become just as active as before. If you are truly worried you should call your OB provider. Also, I am sure you are busy and up and around a lot and during those time it is hard to feel the baby move. Take a break for about an hour and just rest, put your feet up and drink a glass of orange juice. Usually sugar will get them going.
Good luck!
call your doctor. it is possible that everything is ok but you need to go in and be seen.