how much movement is normal at 40 weeks?

[rach03]

I'm still able to poke and prod her and feel 4 movements in an hour, but they are much smaller and more gentle movements than normal.

What's normal for 40 weeks? I've never been this pregnant before!

[EdenLove]

I'm wondering this too... My midwife said that sometimes the baby will have a "quiet" day right before labor begins... My baby is definitely still moving, but I feel like the movements are different - maybe it's just because of the lack of space in there.

Anyway, we have the same due date! Good luck and best wishes to you! I have no inkling whatsoever about when this baby will come - but it's got to be pretty soon, right?

[lizzylou]

I think the baby's movement feels a lot different now that he doesn't have much room. I find that sometimes I have to put my hands on my belly in order to notice the movement.

[bettie cracker]

Originally Posted by lizzylou

I think the baby's movement feels a lot different now that he doesn't have much room. I find that sometimes I have to put my hands on my belly in order to notice the movement.

same here. And lots of times, his movements feel like contractions.