Did you feel bubs stop moving before labour started?

[OceanPrincess]

Hi girls!

Just curious - to those who have had bubs, did you notice any change in baby's movements right before labour began? In the day or so before?

I'm wondering because my bubs is still very active and I'm thinking that means she's not ready to come out yet...

[Julie Doula]

Yes, I've heard that some bubbas get a bit quiet just before labour, it might even be that they are feeling the first squeezes even though the mum isn't feeling them yet.

But I never noticed it with my three. They stayed as active as usual up until when I felt contractions. They were probably moving a bit during the labour too - but I was a tad distracted with the contractions to notice their wriggles!

Everybody's different. Your labour will start at the perfect time. Sending you lots of *patience* and *trust* vibes ....

[OceanPrincess]

Thanks Julie! Yes, patience is required... and I'm not even at my EDD yet

[visitor1]

DD1 stopped pretty much altogether and i was so worried i went into to get monitored. She was born the next day (12 hours later).

DD2 was moving non stop right up to birth

DS stopped around 10 hours prior to birth