Decreased Fetal Movements
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD

Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)

Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))

Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.

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  • I feel my baby isn't moving as much

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  • My baby has stopped moving

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Content updated on Oct 10, 2023

About the symptom

Fetal movements vary throughout the day, with some periods of more activity and some periods where the baby could be sleeping. If there is a change in pattern of movement or significant decrease in movement, this can be perceived by the mother. Fetal movements are typically felt after the first half of the pregnancy (after 20 weeks, "quickening"), and it is normal to not feel them earlier.

When to see a doctor

Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms

  • Decreased fetal movements

Related serious diseases

  • Uterine contractions

    Uterine contractions are a part of the process of labor and childbirth. When they are painful, regular and getting stronger and closer together, this is typically a sign of labor. If they are irregular or stop on their own, they could be false labor or Braxton Hicks contractions. If regular contractions occur when you are preterm (not close to your due date), it is very important to seek medical care.

  • Threatened preterm labor

  • Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH)
  • Non-reassuring fetal status

  • Chorioamnionitis
  • Preeclampsia
  • Placental abruption
  • HELLP syndrome
  • Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
  • Eclampsia

Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom

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  • Do you feel your child is moving less? This is also known as "decreased fetal movements".

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References

  • Huecker BR, Jamil RT, Thistle J. Fetal Movement. [Updated 2023 Feb 5]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470566/

  • Special Tests for Monitoring Fetal Well-Being

    https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/special-tests-for-monitoring-fetal-well-being

  • Indications for Outpatient Antenatal Fetal Surveillance

    https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2021/06/indications-for-outpatient-antenatal-fetal-surveillance

Reviewed By:

Ravi P. Chokshi, MD

Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)

Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD

Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))

Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.

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