Hi

It may just be where your placenta is sitting, apparently that dictates how much you feel. What has your midwife said?

Do you have anterior or posterior placenta?

If you're worried I'd certainly call your maternity triage for some advice, before your next appointment 😊

I had this exact worry today however I'm 23 weeks. I have a posterior placenta so everything that I was reading or seeing should suggest I'd have felt something by now. I am also plus size so that may have been a factor but depending on what you read it may or may not, I was getting worried 😩

I left it 36 hours then caved and phoned triage at the hospital, spoke to a midwife and she said come in for us to check. I went in the next hour and all fine with her wriggling around on the scan!

I felt silly as I didn't want to waste anybody's time, however I'm glad I went as it put my mind at ease. I will sleep so much better tonight now knowing she is ok!

I would recommend just phoning them hun, it's worth it for the peace of mind alone!

There are lots of things that can impact if you feel baby or not. Strength of uterus and being a first time parent not knowing what you are feeling for, placental position (anterior placenta - at the front of stomach, cushioning babies movements) position of baby (for example if their back is against your stomach), your overall weight (plus size may make it harder to feel babies movements), try not to worry and any concerns go and be seen. Tips for feeling baby, have a cold drink and lay on your left side.

I would totally agree with the others, give triage a call and put your mind at rest!

I’m 21 weeks and have only been feeling very subtle soft movements despite a very active baby on my scan last week, but think this is due to my anterior placenta (at the front).

Good luck 🩷 xxx