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Pregnant. Is An Increase In Movement A Bad Sign? Could It Be A Sign Of Labor Soon?

My baby has been active the whole pregnancy but not this active. Tonight I can t sleep because she has been wiggling like crazy for the past hour. I m 38 weeks and 4 days. Is an increase in movement a bad sign? I know a decrease is. Could it be a sign of labor soon?
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Fetal movement is good sign and indicator of fetal wellbeing.
In fact fetal movements reduced with the gestational age.
You shouldnt be worried but you should discerning fetal movements from contraction because in this age of pregnancy you can labor.
Take care of your self
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Pregnant. Is An Increase In Movement A Bad Sign? Could It Be A Sign Of Labor Soon?

Hello! Fetal movement is good sign and indicator of fetal wellbeing. In fact fetal movements reduced with the gestational age. You shouldnt be worried but you should discerning fetal movements from contraction because in this age of pregnancy you can labor. Take care of your self