After last week's 'Surprise Surprise' on ITV, a lot of new mums or mums to be may be now more aware of the importance of monitoring your baby's movements and kicks as time progresses after 24 weeks. Every baby is different, and you can not say 'It needs to be X amount of kicks in X hours' but you CAN notice a change in YOUR baby's normal pattern of dunting you. Some points to take note of:
If you can can tick one or more from this list then call your midwife...
- If you notice a change in your baby’s normal movement pattern
- If you have any itching or a rash
- If you have a temperature or fever
- If you have any pain including headaches
- If your vision becomes blurred or you see colours or patches
- If your hands or feet become swollen or painful
- If you have any fluid loss or bleeding
- If you have pain passing urine
- If you have a “bad feeling” or feel uneasy in any way
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