Is there a safe way to encourage the baby to move?

Question

I am 32 weeks pregnant and very uncomfortable right now because I feel like I have a foot in my rib cage. Is there something I can do to encourage the baby to move just a bit so I can get some relief?

Answer 1

drink cold water and lay on your side.

Answer 2

Shifting your sitting or laying positions can help.  Also, talking to the baby and/or music can also motivate it to move.

Good luck - it sounds like its uncomfortable!

Answer 3

i just tickle the baby or mush around on my belly but i also haven't had any feet in my ribs. thankfully my baby's butt is in my ribs and the feet are on my side.

Answer 4

when that happens to my mom she just lays down on her side

Answer 5

Eat  or drink something with sugar (OJ is good) or just really cold water works for me. My obgyn told me to put a cold can of soda on my sore spot on my stomach to get the baby to move!  Sometimes it worked!