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What Causes Decreased Fetal Movement In The Third Trimester?

Posted on Thu, 25 Aug 2016

Question: I'm 38 weeks pregnant and the baby's movements are odd. They are sometimes jerky, shuddering or vibration like movements. Is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal movements

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about baby movements.

Baby movements tend to change at the time towards delivery. Yes it is normal what you are feeling.

This happens mainly because the baby will be moving down slowly and getting ready for delivery.

As long as you feel 10 movements per day I don't see any reason to worry.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 minutes later)

I had a thorough ultrasound at 20 weeks and at every obgyn appointment he scans quickly for a minute or so. Would this have picked up any potential peoblems?
Also do babies have seizures inutero? Ive heard different opinions on this. Thank you

Answered by Dr. Soumya (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No seizures in utero

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is no possibility of seizures in utero. I don't think there is any abnormality in the baby. Such fetal movements are common.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (1 minute later)

And hiccups at 38 weeks up to 3 times a day is normal too? Again thank you

Answered by Dr. Soumya (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

It is normal to have hiccups like this in this time of pregnancy.

Nothing to worry about it. You are perfectly normal.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar