the baby stops moving around and kicking, it could mean that the baby is having problems

 Fetal Distress

If the baby stops moving around and kicking, it could mean that the baby is having problems

 Count the number of times your baby moves in 1 hour, or how long it takes for you to feel your baby move 10 times. If after 26 weeks of pregnancy, you count fewer than 10 kicks in a day, or if the baby is moving a lot less than usual, tell your provider right away. You may need tests to see if the baby is in distress. If a test suggests a problem, this does not always mean the baby is in trouble. It may only mean that you need special care until the baby is delivered.

Preeclampsia or Toxemia

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High blood pressure with severe headaches; swelling of the feet, ankles, face, or hands; and blurred vision are some of the signs of preeclampsia or toxemia. It usually happens after about 30 weeks of pregnancy. Delivery of the baby is the best treatment. If the condition is mild and you are close to your due date, your provider will probably induce labor. If the baby has not developed enough, you may need bed rest at home or in the hospital until your blood pressure goes down or you and the baby are ready for delivery. You will have close monitoring by your provider until the baby is born.

Placenta previa

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Heavy, bright red, painless bleeding from the vagina that begins suddenly in the last few months of pregnancy is a sign of placenta previa. This happens when the placenta covers part or all of the cervix. It can cause severe bleeding and can be very serious for the mother and baby. If the bleeding is heavy, you will need to stay in the hospital until you and the baby are stable. If the bleeding stops or is light, you will need continued bed rest until the baby is ready for delivery. If the bleeding does not stop or if preterm labor starts, the baby will be delivered by C-section.

Placental abruption

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Vaginal bleeding during the second half of pregnancy, sudden continuous or cramping pain in your abdomen, or tenderness when it is pressed can be signs of placental abruption. This means the placenta is breaking away from the wall of the uterus and the baby may not be getting enough oxygen. If the separation is minor, resting in bed for a few days usually stops the bleeding. Moderate cases may require complete bed rest. Severe cases may require immediate delivery of the baby.

Remember, if you are pregnant and have any of these danger signs, call your provider right away.

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