{"id":2647,"date":"2026-06-08T16:30:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/?p=2647"},"modified":"2026-06-08T16:30:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T08:30:30","slug":"baby-movement-third-trimester-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/baby-movement-third-trimester-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Is my baby moving enough? A third trimester guide for new moms"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You are\u00a0almost there. The third trimester has arrived, and somewhere between the midnight bathroom trips and the back aches, you\u00a0may\u00a0have also become quietly obsessed with your baby&#8217;s movements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most days, a\u00a0kick\u00a0or a roll feel\u00a0like little reminders that your baby is right there with you. But\u00a0on\u00a0the quieter\u00a0days is when your worry might creep in. Is my baby moving enough? Was that last movement too long ago? Should I be counting?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These thoughts show up for\u00a0almost every\u00a0mom at this stage, especially during the final stretch of pregnancy. What helps is having\u00a0a clear, steady understanding of what\u00a0common baby movement looks and feels like.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 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the third trimester?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/baby-movement-third-trimester-guide\/#How_to_do_a_kick_count_during_pregnancy_and_whether_you_actually_need_to\" >How to do a kick count\u00a0during pregnancy\u00a0(and whether you\u00a0actually need\u00a0to)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/baby-movement-third-trimester-guide\/#When_to_seek_help_for_decreased_fetal_movement_in_the_third_trimester\" >When to seek help for decreased fetal movement in the third trimester<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/baby-movement-third-trimester-guide\/#What_will_happen_at_the_hospital\" >What will happen at the hospital?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/baby-movement-third-trimester-guide\/#What_can_affect_how_much_baby_movement_you_feel\" >What can affect how much baby movement you feel?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/baby-movement-third-trimester-guide\/#Your_body_is_changing_too\" >Your body is changing too<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/baby-movement-third-trimester-guide\/#A_note_before_you_close_this\" >A note before you close this\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_normal_baby_movement_feel_like_in_the_third_trimester\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What does normal baby movement feel like in the third trimester?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2656\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-holding-onto-pregnant-belly-while-on-sofa-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-holding-onto-pregnant-belly-while-on-sofa-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-holding-onto-pregnant-belly-while-on-sofa-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-holding-onto-pregnant-belly-while-on-sofa-1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/woman-holding-onto-pregnant-belly-while-on-sofa-1-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By the time you reach week 28, your baby&#8217;s movements have changed from the early fluttery sensations into something more deliberate. You might feel rolls, stretches, jabs, or hiccups.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some babies deliver a well-placed kick to the ribs that\u00a0takes\u00a0your breath away. Others are more subtle rollers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every baby has their own rhythm. Some are most active in the mornings\u00a0while others come alive after dinner or when you finally lie down at night.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One thing to know at this stage is that most\u00a0babies\u00a0cycle through active and quiet periods every 20 to 40 minutes,\u00a0similar to\u00a0the sleep cycles a newborn will have. Movement tends to feel more noticeable when you are resting or lying still, because you are paying attention without distraction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As your baby grows in the final weeks, movements may change from big somersaults to slower rolls, stretches, and pushes simply because there is less room inside the womb.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supermom tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Many moms\u00a0find they feel movement more clearly at night after a light snack. A small rise in blood sugar after eating can prompt your baby to become more active.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_do_a_kick_count_during_pregnancy_and_whether_you_actually_need_to\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How to do a kick count\u00a0during pregnancy\u00a0(and whether you\u00a0actually need\u00a0to)<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2653\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-lying-holding-onto-belly-with-digit.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-lying-holding-onto-belly-with-digit.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-lying-holding-onto-belly-with-digit-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-lying-holding-onto-belly-with-digit-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-lying-holding-onto-belly-with-digit-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A kick count is\u00a0a simple way\u00a0to track your baby&#8217;s activity over a\u00a0set period\u00a0of time. Most care providers recommend starting this practice around week 28 of pregnancy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The &#8220;count to 10&#8221; method<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose a time of\u00a0day when your baby tends to be active, often after a meal or in the evening. Sit or lie down comfortably\u00a0without any\u00a0distractions and count every movement you\u00a0feel:\u00a0kicks, rolls, flutters, swishes, and hiccups all count.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note how long it takes to reach 10 movements, without stressing\u00a0over the exact timing minute by minute.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most babies will reach 10 movements within an hour, or\u00a0even much\u00a0faster.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Do you need to do this every day?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For low-risk pregnancies, your doctor or midwife may simply ask you to be\u00a0generally aware\u00a0of your baby&#8217;s movements rather than do a formal count daily. The most important thing is knowing what is normal for your baby, so that any shift feels noticeable to you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_seek_help_for_decreased_fetal_movement_in_the_third_trimester\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">When to seek help for decreased fetal movement in the third trimester<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2655\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-texting-on-phone-gentle-worried-ex.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-texting-on-phone-gentle-worried-ex.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-texting-on-phone-gentle-worried-ex-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-texting-on-phone-gentle-worried-ex-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-texting-on-phone-gentle-worried-ex-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may still be unsure about what is normal and what is not, especially if you are a\u00a0first time\u00a0mom.\u00a0Contact your hospital or midwife if:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your baby&#8217;s movements have slowed down significantly compared to their usual pattern<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You have been\u00a0monitoring\u00a0for 2 hours and still cannot feel 10 movements, even after eating something and lying on your left side<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Movements have stopped completely for several hours<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Something feels different, even if you cannot fully explain why<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trust your instincts\u00a0as\u00a0you are the person most familiar with your baby\u2019s usual pattern.\u00a0It is always\u00a0better to get checked if something feels off.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_happen_at_the_hospital\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What will happen at the hospital?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2651\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-at-hospital-talking-to-doctor.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-at-hospital-talking-to-doctor.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-at-hospital-talking-to-doctor-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-at-hospital-talking-to-doctor-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-at-hospital-talking-to-doctor-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you go in with concerns about decreased fetal movement, you will typically be given a cardiotocograph (CTG) trace.\u00a0This monitors your baby&#8217;s heart rate\u00a0alongside their\u00a0movements over a\u00a0short\u00a0period of time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is painless, takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and gives your care team a clear picture of how your baby is doing.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_affect_how_much_baby_movement_you_feel\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What can affect how much baby movement you feel?<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2654\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-taking-a-walk.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-taking-a-walk.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-taking-a-walk-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-taking-a-walk-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-taking-a-walk-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It helps to understand what can naturally influence movement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your own activity level.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0When you are busy and moving around, you are less likely to notice kicks. Your own motion also tends to lull your baby to\u00a0sleep,\u00a0the same way a car ride settles a restless toddler.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your baby&#8217;s sleep cycle.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Babies sleep in cycles, even in the womb. A quiet spell of 20 to 40 minutes is usually just a nap.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your position.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Lying on your left side improves blood flow to the placenta and often makes movement more noticeable. It is the best starting position for any kick count.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Calibri\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An anterior placenta.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Movement can sometimes feel harder to detect if you have an anterior placenta because it acts like a cushion between your baby and your belly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\ud83d\udca1\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supermom tip:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0If you are unsure whether you have an anterior placenta, check your last scan report or ask at your next antenatal visit. It is routinely noted but not always explained\u00a0at the time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_body_is_changing_too\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your body is changing too<\/span><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2652\" src=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-looking-at-herself-in-the-mirror.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-looking-at-herself-in-the-mirror.png 1200w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-looking-at-herself-in-the-mirror-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-looking-at-herself-in-the-mirror-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/welovesupermom.com\/my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/pregnant-woman-looking-at-herself-in-the-mirror-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Baby movement is not the only thing shifting at week 28.\u00a0You might experience the dreaded swollen feet, body aches, and new discomforts\u00a0in places that you\u00a0didn\u2019t\u00a0even\u00a0knew\u00a0existed.\u00a0Most of them are normal, and most of them are manageable with the right self-care.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What matters most right now is that you know the difference between discomforts that are\u00a0common\u00a0and signs that need prompt attention. If anything feels sudden, severe, or simply not right, contact your care team.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_note_before_you_close_this\"><\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A note before you close this<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The third trimester asks a lot of you, physically and emotionally.\u00a0Your body is doing something extraordinary, and the discomforts that come with it are real.\u00a0You are allowed to find it hard.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What you are also allowed to do is ask questions.\u00a0Call your midwife. Go in for a check. Do the kick count twice if it makes you feel better. None of that makes you anxious or difficult.\u00a0None of that makes you difficult or overly anxious. It makes you a mom who is paying attention to her baby.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You are\u00a0almost there. 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