Babies movements

Hi all i’m just looking for advice really. So for the last 2 weeks i’ve felt my baby move around 5/6 times which isn’t normal at all considering baby never stopped moving, i know this can just be them dropping and having less room but surely 6 times in 2 weeks isn’t normal?? I do have to go to the hospital everyday for monitoring but they put me on the monitor everyday for 10 min and send me on my way again regardless if my babies moved or not. I can’t afford to do this everyday because it costs between £10/20 to get to and from the hospital i also have a 17 month old and don’t always have childcare and she’s constantly in the hospital. Anyways im 35+5 weeks and ive asked if i could have a plan (induction) and the consultant flat out said no because his heartbeat is fine but i stressed to her that i as the babies mother is worried about my babies movements as something doesn’t feel right. With my first i went into triage for the same reason and they kept me in but i was 38 weeks and i didnt leave until she was born at 39 weeks. I just feel like my voice is going unheard and i am genuinely worried for my baby. Sorry for the long post im just beside myself and need advice x

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Your voice should be heard and I’m sorry it isn’t being by the hospital. Maybe ring up and explain your thoughts before going in and see if there’s anything they can do for you? Sending love and hope you get more answers than you’re getting atm x

They don’t want to induce pre term as there may be issues. Post 37 weeks they know that the lungs are formed etc. As they are monitoring daily it seems that they are keeping a careful watch by checking the HR. I would say your best option is to keep this up. Have you tried prodding the babies back or bum - does this not make it move?

I definitely think even if it turns out nothing is actually wrong you deserve for them to actually hear your concerns rather than dismissing it. I've found that if I need anything my midwives have been a much better advocate for my needs that the doctors who I've always felt just see me as just another annoyance in their lives. Could you speak to them and see if they can light a fire under the doctors to start working with you

Is there anyone else who can help advocate for you? Sometimes a little bit of reinforcement from someone else can be helpful. Regardless, they should be listening to your concerns and having an open dialogue about why they think there is no need to be concerned and everything is ok. I’m sure if there was genuine cause for concern they would be doing something more and not stonewalling you. xx

@Charlotte Sorry for the late reply! i’ve tried absolutely everything and babies still not moving i don’t know what else to do really

I’m sure if you go in 3 times for reduced movements after 37 they suggest inducing you? Keep up the monitoring until then

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