[REBROADCAST] Feeling Your Baby Move

Birth With Power

Dr. Nicole C. Rankins

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.8 • 650 Ratings

🗓️ 25 August 2020

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Things have been a little busy lately, so I'm rebroadcasting this episode about feeling your baby move while working on a new episode for next week. I also wanted to re-share this episode because of new research coming out about a rise in stillbirths during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It may be the case that there have been more stillbirths during the pandemic because moms-to-be are too worried about catching COVID-19 to go to the hospital when they normally might. There have also been fewer prenatal appointments, so issues may be missed as moms get fewer checkups. Whatever the cause ultimately is, it's a great idea for you to be aware of your baby's movement, what they mean, and what to watch for.

In this episode I'm talking all about feeling your baby move and what you can expect to feel throughout your pregnancy. I also share a few ways you can monitor your baby's movement and when you should contact your doctor if your baby seems to be moving less.

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0:00.0	So things have been crazy for me these past couple weeks, and I feel awful that I haven't had time to get new episodes ready for release.
0:10.0	So for the past couple weeks, I've done rebroadcast.
0:12.9	But this week's rebroadcast, I really want you to listen to.
0:17.7	So I'm feeling your baby move.
0:19.4	And the reason I want you to listen to it is because
0:22.8	there was a study from the UK that was recently published in JAMA that showed an increase in
0:30.6	stillbirths during the pandemic. And one theory was perhaps infection with COVID, but other theories were that maybe women aren't going to the hospital with decreased fetal movement because of fear of COVID infection, or maybe with reduced prenatal visits, women aren't being screened as often for issues.
0:51.9	Now, although it's controversial as to whether or not tracking your baby's movements
0:56.1	will always decrease stillbirth, studies have shown that a decrease in the maternal
1:02.7	perception of fetal movement may precede stillbirth. So understanding your baby's movements
1:09.6	is something you definitely should know. So check out this
1:13.9	episode on feeling your baby move and I will be back next week with a brand new episode.
1:25.0	Welcome to the All About Pregnancy and Birth Podcast. I'm Dr. Nicole Callaway Rankin's, a practicing
1:31.9	board certified OBGYN who's had the privilege of helping hundreds of moms bring their
1:37.5	babies into this world. I'm here to help you be knowledgeable, prepared, confident, and empowered to have a beautiful pregnancy
1:46.3	and birth. Quick note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for
1:52.6	medical advice. Check out the full disclaimer at ncr coaching.com forward slash disclaimer. Now let's get
1:59.8	to it. Hello welcome welcome welcome to the podcast
2:07.9	i appreciate you spending some time with me today your baby moving is such an exciting milestone
2:15.7	during your pregnancy feeling my baby move, that was by far my
2:20.9	favorite part about being pregnant. And if I'm honest, actually, it was the only thing I really
2:26.6	enjoyed about being pregnant. To be honest with you, I really didn't enjoy pregnancy.
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