In 60 seconds
Your short plan for this week
Keep responding to the baby's usual movement pattern; the type of movement may change, but a clear reduction still needs prompt contact.
Ask whether group B streptococcus testing, position checks or other late-pregnancy steps apply to your care plan.
Do not accept 'the baby has run out of room' as a reason to ignore reduced movement.
What you may notice
Your body and how you may feel
Sleep can be fragmented; focus on rest opportunities rather than a perfect night's sleep.
What is happening
Baby’s development this week
Space is tighter, so movement may feel different, but a clear reduction still needs prompt advice.
Plain-language examples
What this means in real life
Rolls, stretches and pressure may replace dramatic kicks. The change in style is different from a clear drop in usual activity.
A short checklist
What to do now
- Keep responding to the baby's usual movement pattern; the type of movement may change, but a clear reduction still needs prompt contact.
- Discuss birth preferences, feeding support and early recovery.
- Notice your baby's usual movement pattern and act promptly on a clear change.
Pause and check
What not to do—or what to ask first
- Do not accept 'the baby has run out of room' as a reason to ignore reduced movement.
What may be coming up
Appointments, tests and decisions
Ask whether group B streptococcus testing, position checks or other late-pregnancy steps apply to your care plan.
Write flexible birth preferences
Record what matters to you while allowing plans to change for safety or preference.
Discuss feeding support
Learn how feeding support is accessed and how to get help early, whichever feeding path you use.
Review pregnancy vaccinations
Confirm current and seasonal recommendations with your clinician.
Save the route and urgent contacts
Know where to go, how to get there and whom to call day or night.
For the support person
One useful thing a partner can do
- Keep late-pregnancy plans flexible and make it easy to leave an event or call care without debate.
Contact your care team
Contact your doctor or maternity team promptly
Some concerns need advice before the next routine appointment even when they do not feel like an emergency. If a symptom becomes severe, sudden or frightening, use urgent care instead.
See when to contact careUrgent or emergency
Urgent signs during pregnancy or within a year after birth
Get medical care immediately for these symptoms. The list is not exhaustive; if something feels seriously wrong, seek help.
Open urgent warning signs