Fetal Movements
If it is your first pregnancy you should start to feel baby movements from 20 to 24 weeks of pregnancy.
If it is your second or subsequent pregnancy, you may feel your baby move from about 16 to 20 weeks.
A baby’s movements can be described as anything from a kick, flutter, swish or roll.
From 28 weeks your baby will form a pattern of movements. Get to know your baby’s normal pattern of movements.
This pattern of movements should continue throughout your pregnancy and labour.
If you ever notice a change in your baby’s pattern of movement:
Sit or lie down
Take a cold drink
And concentrate on your baby’s movements
If you are concerned about your baby’s movement pattern, come to the Maternity Unit in Portiuncula.
Phone: 090 96 48233
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY OR YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT TO SEEK ADVICE.
IF YOU ARE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR BABY’S MOVEMENTS, PHONE MATERNITY 09096 48250
The following link has more information on this topic:
ED Department: 090 964 8248
Maternity Ward: 090 964 8233
Labour Ward: 090 964 8250
