Fetal Movement Concerns: Is Your Baby Active Enough?

Question
i'm 19 and 29 weeks pregnant.I have noticed that my baby hasn't been very active over last few weeks. I can feel him/her just before i go to sleep & now & again during the day, but it's very faint!i thought at first maybe he/she had turned inwards or sleeping a lot,but now i'm not so sure!i've been told the baby should be most active at this stage as he/she should be growing alot. my baby was very active at around 20-26 weeks!  Please help!

Answer
The baby has several wake-sleep periods during the day. As long as it has around 10 movements throughout the day, it is O.K. They do not have to be kicks, but can be summersaults, hiccups, rolls, etc. As long as the baby is of adequate size (according to a sonogram or your doctor) you need not worry. The baby should move a few times during the day. It does not have to move constantly. Don't worry.