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Have Reduced Fetal Movement At 24 Weeks And Painful Back, Have Risk Of Preeclampsia. Is This Normal?
Hi,
I am currently just over 24 weeks into my 5th pregnancy. I have one child who is 6 years old. I am at risk of developing preeclampsia and have been having OB appts every 2 weeks.
Today I have noticed that the baby is less active than she usually is and I have to really concentrate to feel any movement at all (one - four kicks per hour). My back is also hurting more than it has been and I have a pin point pain above my old C section scar (where a cyst on my right ovary would be). I do have a history of ovarian cysts. My blood pressure has been in the 130s/80s today but I haven't had any high spikes. My pulse has been around 115 most of the day.
Is this normal? We are a bit iced in until the plows can clear the road so going into the doctor tomorrow would be very difficult.
I am currently just over 24 weeks into my 5th pregnancy. I have one child who is 6 years old. I am at risk of developing preeclampsia and have been having OB appts every 2 weeks.
Today I have noticed that the baby is less active than she usually is and I have to really concentrate to feel any movement at all (one - four kicks per hour). My back is also hurting more than it has been and I have a pin point pain above my old C section scar (where a cyst on my right ovary would be). I do have a history of ovarian cysts. My blood pressure has been in the 130s/80s today but I haven't had any high spikes. My pulse has been around 115 most of the day.
Is this normal? We are a bit iced in until the plows can clear the road so going into the doctor tomorrow would be very difficult.
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
HI,
Over all history you have needs a careful approach to your complaints.
- 24 weeks is just the end of 2nd trimaster, & fetal movements are not very obvious/need to be observed to note them. Of course in 5th pregnancy,one gets used to the feeling.
- Still, one kick /hour is normal ( Normal range being 12-15 movements in 12 hours.)
- Back ache if associated with uterine contraction/excessive vaginal discharge/ decreased fetal heart sounds-it is a symptom of concern & needs consultation of your treating doctor soon.
I would advice you to consult a GP for checking fetal heart sounds normal heart sounds of fetus will boost up your moral. blood pressure & pulse rate is within normal limits.
Take rest, continue the treatment advised.A uterine relaxant may be added as per advice of GP.I feel you can wait safely for a couple of days,till the roads are clear.
Thank you.
Over all history you have needs a careful approach to your complaints.
- 24 weeks is just the end of 2nd trimaster, & fetal movements are not very obvious/need to be observed to note them. Of course in 5th pregnancy,one gets used to the feeling.
- Still, one kick /hour is normal ( Normal range being 12-15 movements in 12 hours.)
- Back ache if associated with uterine contraction/excessive vaginal discharge/ decreased fetal heart sounds-it is a symptom of concern & needs consultation of your treating doctor soon.
I would advice you to consult a GP for checking fetal heart sounds normal heart sounds of fetus will boost up your moral. blood pressure & pulse rate is within normal limits.
Take rest, continue the treatment advised.A uterine relaxant may be added as per advice of GP.I feel you can wait safely for a couple of days,till the roads are clear.
Thank you.
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