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Baby’s movements stopping or slowing

  • You feel that your baby has stopped moving or your baby is moving less than before.

There is no specific number of movements that is considered normal, a change in your baby’s movement is what is important.

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Your provider may teach you about kick counts — a way to measure your baby’s movement over time – to help you identify when to get help.

A slowing of stoppage in movements may be a warning sign of other problems, such as:

  • An infection in your uterus
  • Not enough amniotic fluid
  • Fetal distress