From around 16 to 24 weeks, you should start to feel your baby move. You should then feel the baby move more and more up until 32 weeks, when it will stay roughly the same until you give birth.

Although a change in the pattern of your baby's movements could be nothing to worry about, if you notice a reduction, you should call triage straight away as this might be a sign that your baby is unwell. Your baby’s movements should not slow down towards the end of pregnancy or during labour.

If your baby's movements reduce again after your check up, call Triage no matter how many times this happens.

Key things to note are:

  • The pattern of your baby’s movements is unique
  • There is no set number of normal movements
  • Get to know your baby's movements

If you think your baby's movements have slowed down or stopped, please call Triage (01923 217 343) immediately. Midwives are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is always a midwife available, even at night. A reduction in your baby's movements may be an important warning sign that your baby is unwell.

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