If your baby is not well, they will not be as active as usual, which means less movement can be a sign of infection or another problem.
The sooner this is found out the better, so you and your baby can be given the right treatment and care. This could save your baby's life.
If you are less than 26 weeks pregnant you should contact your community midwife at your GP surgery, who will arrange to see you as soon as possible. If you have any difficulties with contacting your community midwife please call the community midwives office, which is open Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.
Coventry: 02476 967424 Rugby: 01788 663184 Out of hours please call the Labour Ward Triage: 02476 967333.
If you are more than 26 weeks pregnant you should contact the Fetal Wellbeing Unit on 02476 967427 or Labour Ward Triage on 02476 967333 who will arrange to see you as soon as possible.
The care you will be given will depend on your stage of pregnancy.
If you are less than 26 weeks pregnant the midwife will listen to your baby's heartbeat and perform a full ante natal check-up. If there are any additional concerns, it may be necessary to refer you to the hospital the same day for further assessment.
If you are more than 26 weeks pregnant the Fetal Wellbeing Unit or Labour Ward Triage will listen to your baby's heartbeat and perform a full ante natal check-up. They will put you on a machine that monitors your baby's heartbeat. This can last up to an hour and provides information about your baby's wellbeing. Many babies will start to move normally after this and you will usually be able to go home. In some cases it may be necessary for you to be seen by a doctor and an ultrasound scan may be arranged.
If, after discharge, you are still not happy with your baby's movement, you must contact the Fetal Wellbeing Unit or Labour Ward Triage immediately, even if everything was normal when you were initially seen. Never hesitate to contact us for advice; no matter how many times this happens.
You must not wait until the next day to seek help if you are worried about your baby's movements.
One in every 200 births in England ends in stillbirth.
Your baby's movements are an important way of checking they are well.
The Trust has access to interpreting and translation services. If you need this Information in another language or format, please contact us and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Important: Do not use a home doppler (heartbeat listening kit) to try to check the baby's heartbeat yourself. This is not a reliable way to check your baby's health – even if you hear a heartbeat, this does not mean your baby is well.
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