By encouraging mothers to report any change in movement immediately, it is estimated that a third of stillbirths could be prevented. No matter how many times this happens, always seek medical advice."Ĭharities like Tommy’s and Kicks Count have spent years working to reduce the UK's high stillbirth and neonatal death rate by raising awareness of baby movements. "If you’ve had a check-up and then your baby's movements have become reduced again, don't hesitate to call again.
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Only a trained health professional can see if your baby is okay. "Please don’t be tempted to use and rely on these home devices, it is dangerous to do so. They are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even through strikes. Tommy’s midwifery manager Amina Hatia says: "If you’re worried about your baby or notice a change in your baby's movements, contact your midwife or maternity unit immediately, whatever time of day or night it is. It is important that if you are concerned about your baby’s wellbeing that you act as quickly as possible if you notice a change. There’s little regulation for the development, testing and marketing of apps and devices sold for home use and it’s hugely concerning to find some people rely on them for the safety of their baby.Įven if you detect a heartbeat it does not mean that a baby is necessarily well. Sadly, recently, two babies had died by the time their mothers were seen by a medical team.
Professor Alexander Heazell, Director of the Tommy's Stillbirth Research Centre at the University of Manchester, has found that more women and birthing people are coming into hospital too late after reduced fetal movements. Monitoring changes in movements and reporting any reduction immediately is the best way to be safe.
Hearing a heartbeat is not a reliable way to tell if the baby is well.
Tommy’s strongly advises against their use by mothers at home as they are unsafe and inaccurate: it is extremely easy to confuse a baby's heartbeat with that of its mother, or with the pulsations within the placenta. Hand-held Dopplers are small devices that send out high-frequency ultrasound waves and claim to monitor a baby’s heartbeat in the womb. If the baby moves less, this can be an important warning sign that the baby is not well.įollowing reports from our team at the Tommy's Stillbirth Research Centre that women are reporting to maternity services too late with tragic consequences, we're urging expectant parents to seek advice from a medical professional immediately if they notice any changes in their baby’s movement. Feeling a baby move during pregnancy is a sign that they are well.
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