I'm 40+1 day and today I've felt baby moving but I think he's been a lot quieter than usual, is this a sign of labour? Or should I be ringing my maternity assessment unit? Just ...

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I'm 40+1 day and today I've felt baby moving but I think he's been a lot quieter than usual, is this a sign of labour? Or should I be ringing my maternity assessment unit? Just need some advice as I'm by myself with my 2 year old so don't want to make any unnecessary trips to hospital if I don't need too. Thanks x

Sara-Louise · Answer

The night my waters broke Max barely moved at all. I woke up & worried & I never worry. I also have a 2yr old so didn't want to make a midnight trip! I went had a drink, laid on my side, walked about. Tried prodding him. Nothing. Was about to ring then my waters broke! Give it an hour or 2 & if still nothing give them a ring. They may just be sleeping but always ring if unsure @mrshamiltonxo

mrshamiltonxo · Answer

I've tried drinking some cold and fizzy and it didn't make much difference and I can't lie down right now cos of my 2 year old but I'm going to try some Coca Cola soon hopefully that'll shift him @kirsty89  x

kirsty · Answer

Or drink something cold and lie on your left side & see if you get more movement X @mrshamiltonxo

mrshamiltonxo · Answer

My midwifes on holiday so I'd have to ring my maternity assessment unit and I know they'll say come in and it's just such a stress but thank you, I'll call them X @kirsty89

kirsty · Answer

movements shouldn't slow or reduce as a sign of labour hun, I'd ring MW just to be safe X

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