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32 Weeks Pregnant, Excessive Movement Of Child, Jerks Causing Pain. Cause Of Concern?

I am 32 weeks pregnant with my first child. He s always been active but suddenly the last 24 hours he has been going nuts . His movement is about 10 times normal, very jerky, and painful. Could he be in distress? Stuck somehow? The cord around his neck and he s trying to get free? I m worried because it is such a rapid substantial change. YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 7 Jan 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello Angel84029, Thank you for using the service of Healthcare Magic. Concerning your question, an increase in the movement of your baby shouldn't be a source of worries. It actually shows that your baby is doing fine. I know your main point of concern is that, the change is rapid. I think it´s possible your baby could have moved from one position to another. Therefore you now feel the movement to be stronger and more rapid than before. However, i will recommend you visit your Obstetrician to conduct a CTG, just for the sake of reassurance.
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OBGYN,  Dr. Aarti Abraham's  Response
Hello
thanks for your query.
Diminished fetal movements is always a cause for concern, but excessive fetal movements also needs investigation.
It could indicate fetal distress due to a variety of reasons such as cord entanglement, decreased amount of liquor , hypoxia etc.
Please visit your gynecologist, who would examine you, perform an ultrasound if required and guide you accordingly.
Take care.
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32 Weeks Pregnant, Excessive Movement Of Child, Jerks Causing Pain. Cause Of Concern?

Hello Angel84029, Thank you for using the service of Healthcare Magic. Concerning your question, an increase in the movement of your baby shouldn t be a source of worries. It actually shows that your baby is doing fine. I know your main point of concern is that, the change is rapid. I think it´s possible your baby could have moved from one position to another. Therefore you now feel the movement to be stronger and more rapid than before. However, i will recommend you visit your Obstetrician to conduct a CTG, just for the sake of reassurance.