Maternity triage

My first a few times my second and now currently third none. Do you do any of the tips for checking movements before going? They could also help you calm down yourself. A lot of the times you’re just busy and not in tune so taking that time to actually “count the kicks” does help. But either way the best place for you to be every single time you’re concerned is at triage. Have you spoken to your midwife about how you feel? Being emotional is completely normal your hormones are all over the place it doesn’t take much to set anyone off xx

I’ve been once. They hooked me up and it was a case that he was moving loads, I just couldn’t feel it. I’m anterior placenta, too. What has your midwife advised? Know it’s later on in the pregnancy and they don’t necessarily advise it, perhaps buying a Doppler off Amazon might give you peace of mind at least and some rest. Or speak to your team about how you’re feeling and go from there.

I’ve been in total three times. Twice for reduced movements, once for something else. I was discussing it with my community midwife today and she said you have your motherly instincts already, if something is niggling at you, go in to get seen. She said as a midwife she’d rather see a concerned mama everyday than her feel unsupported sat at home worried. And I have an anterior placenta

I haven’t been. I’m very active with my work, and I’ve managed to distinguish a pattern so it calms me down. Whenever I worry, I drink some water, lie on my left side and have my hand on my belly. I can always feel kicks then! I have an anterior placenta x

I have been 3 times but not for scare, twice in first trimester for really bad morning sickness, and once in third trimester as my breathing wasn't right, turned out it wad due to iron deficiency. If you notice reduce movement regularly it might just be your baby pattern, being more quiet at some time of the day or when you do some activities. It is recommended to go anytime you feel anxious about it but if you think you are going too often, maybe try to relax first, have a sugary drink, lie down and see if you can feel your baby moving. It's also depend on your placenta position. I would also advice to talk to your midwife and see what she says. It's normal to be anxious but too much is not good for your baby, she might find a way to reassure you. Do you do kicks count? That might help establish a pattern in your baby activity

I’ve been four times, first time mum and our baby just moves less than the guidance of 10 movements in two hours so it took me a while to get comfortable that she was healthy but just didn’t move that much. They would always rather you go and get checked as it could be something and you’d be in the right place to get some support. Try not to compare your pregnancy and your baby to others, I’m quickly learning nobody has the same experience so you’ve got to just do what’s right for you and listen to your gut xx

My first pregnancy was twice. My second was 4 times as the placenta was right on my front, so feeling movement was so tricky. The midwife even struggled to find the heartbeat with the doppler, even in the third trimester. So I ended up going a lot. This one, I'm 36+0 and so far, I've had no concerns.

I’ve been a lot actually there now for reduced movement and anxiety due to strong sleeping pills I’ve been prescribed, some how I still fight them. Everyone is so lovely the just want to check you and baby is ok

I have been 4 or 5 times, anterior placenta xx

Twice - twins.

I imagine everyone will be different and every baby is different. I'm 37 weeks and have only been to triage once at 16 weeks due to pains. However, my baby seems to be super active all the time. There have been a few times movements seemed less but I realised she had just moved position and I could see movement, just not feeling it!

I have been 3/4 times and I’m 35 weeks now my baby just seems to have days that are quieter or different patterns so it’s taken time to not worry straight away when I don’t feel anything but it’s always scary!

Honestly had this. I went in a lot. I didn’t tell my husband on one occasion because I didn’t want to worry him if it was nothing again! But when he found out I’d gone in, he came straight down. Don’t ever feel like you’re going in too much. They don’t care if you go in every day for a week! Always best to be safe than sorry xx

Honestly i can relate. Especially this being a rainbow baby. I have been more times than i can count. Thankfully the midwives and the doctors understand and say it’s okay to keep going till i feel reassured. Its never easy, especially not knowing what’s going on inside. The trick is to be positive, try telling yourself it will be okay and your baby is fine. Keep going if you have to as long as you know your baby is fine. Talk to your little one, they hear you. I had to stop talking to my partner for a while cos i had traumatised him with my worries. Honestly i could understand why. But it does get better. Currently 34weeks/35soon. And it’s really nerve wrecking but we got to be positive and we got this❤️❤️. Them babies be tricky with their movements as well, as they are still developing. But it will be fine at the end. Try to be hopeful and be positive and also proclaim positivity to your little one. Somehow the mind , the mouth, and wishes work together in a strange but positive way.

Loads

I went so much with my first pregnancy and I’m about to be 34 week with my second and I haven’t gone once I think it’s a lot of first time anxiety

With my first I went a lot due to severe sickness (hyperemesis) and once for increased fetal movements (she was going crazy in there for like 6-7hrs straight!). None this pregnancy so far 🤞🏻 A lot less worried overall this time around (plus new drugs turned hyperemesis into morning sickness 🥳)

I still go in to this day and I’m 35 + 4