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Re: 38 wks and decrease in fetal movement

From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 9 Nov 2002 15:09:41 -0600 (CST)


You correctly identified the cause of decrease in fetal movements at term. There is simply not enough room to move around.

At Sat, 9 Nov 2002, Lori wrote: >
>I am 38 weeks and have noticed a decrease in fetal movement. I can feel
>the baby stretching but there is no kicking, hiccups etc. could this be
>from lack of room???? I have been having strong braxton hicks
>contractions, loss of appetite, and crampy feeling. I know this could
>be early labour signs and would this cause the decrease in fetal
>movement??

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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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