[dantesmama]

For most of my pregnancy, my babe's heart rate has been in the 150s. The last few weeks, every time I've listened, it was in the 120s - which had me concerned, since that's on the low end of normal, and unusual for my baby. Today I checked while she was a bit more active, and it was just over 140. How much of a variation is "normal"? Does a baby's heart rate slow a bit later in pregnancy? (I'm 32 weeks.) Or did I just happen to check in while she was in particularly restful states?

My gut says everything's fine, but I'd appreciate any thoughts!

 

[cravenab00]

IMO, there is no reason for concern, unless your gut says otherwise.

With my DD, her heartrate was 150's-160's early on, then 140's around 25-34 weeks, and after 34 weeks, it was 120-130.

Baby's heartrates are supposed to vary, especially when active.

Even in labor, DD's heartrate was anywhere from 110-170. even the high-intervention hospital i was at was not concerned.

Sounds like a healthy babe to me!

 

[fyrebloom]

babies vary greatly in fhr, so there is no need for alarm. For example I had a NST yesterday and my girls varied from 120 to 170. Variation is normal and healthy.

 

[dantesmama]

Thank you for your responses! Good to know all is well.

 

[cottonwood]

120-160 is considered normal range. How's her movement?

 

[2bluefish]

I think it does slow a little once the baby gets bigger - a tiny kitten's heart beats much fast than an adult cat's.

 

[BirthFree]

Keeping in mind that when they are sleeping it is often slower as well.

 

[dantesmama]

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Originally Posted by fourlittlebirds 120-160 is considered normal range. How's her movement?

Her movement's fine - frequent and vigorous.