Baby stopped moving

I am 39 weeks today and had my last scan this morning and it’s all good. Tonight I’ve noticed for the last hour or so no moving. I’m really scared cos usually he moves all day and night especially at night to the point I can’t sleep. I don’t know if I should wait or go if it’s only been around a hours time?
It says online not to prod and poke or have water cos it won’t mean anything I am sat in bed watching it but I really don’t know what to do!!
My tummy is just completely still. I was and have had Brixton hicks for ages and right now my tummy is rock hard but just nothing moving

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Sometimes babies are still as well. I remember mine would move around a lot but definitely had her quiet periods. But you know your body best and if you feel something is wrong, give your midwife a call. Or call your maternity helpline if you have one. You would likely have to go in so they can monitor though

Can you drink juice or something sugary and see if that gets the baby moving?

Try a bath or shower that worked for me they like to scare us 😂 but honestly if ur concerned call someone u know ur body and baby better then anyone else

I feel this happened me heaps towards the end. They say they run out of space. Most likely everything fine. Can you lie on your sides maybe? Doesn’t hurt to get checked for peace of mind but would say you will be fine xx

I’ve been to labor and delivery about 4 times for this exact reason in just the last two weeks . If you feel like you need reassurance in anyway go in and get checked out . That’s what they are there for .

If you are worried, go. I think I went about 5 times for reduced movements. They'd rather check than not

If you’re worried, ring ahead to your hospital/ labour ward and let the know your worries, they’re very likely to tell you to come in as better to check and be reassured (: if you had a scan today it’s soo likely that everything is fine, but for your peace of mind I’d ring them.

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