24 week - movement suddenly less regular

24 weeks tomorrow. I’ve been feeling movement since week 18, some
days more, some days less. It got a lot more regular in the last week or two and now baby has suddenly gone very quiet… I had a really busy day today myself but only felt him kick once or twice the entire day. Should I be worried? I have a posterior placenta btw

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Drink a cold, sugary drink and see if that helps encourage movements.
Sometimes I’ll have busy days and it won’t be until I’ve had some cold lemonade that she will start kicking around.

Obviously, if something sugary and a cold drink doesn’t work, speak to the maternity team. I can’t remember when they say to start counting the kicks but since you have got used to the movements, they should listen.

This happened to me, but honestly days are quiter and busier than usual even now! Apparently it’s consistent at around 32 weeks! I know the fear, maybe have a prod, I sometimes go on my hands and knees to adjust baby and see if not, call triage and they can give baby’s heart a listen! I’m sure it’s all fine and so normal to have quieter days especially when you’ve been busy as it makes baby quiter.

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