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Is It Normal To Still Feel "phantom" Kicks After A Stillbirth?

I recently suffered a stillbirth on June 28th at 24 weeks and 3 days. Is it normal to still feel "Phantom" kicks where the baby should have been? Is that just my uterus moving back to where it should be? I do not meet with my doctor for a checkup until July 12.
Mon, 27 Jul 2015
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First of all,
Feeling very sad to hear this.
But you should not concern much.

The "false kicking" continued for several weeks after delivering a stillbirth.
Because stillbirth is an extremely sensitive and emotional loss, it takes some time to become every thing as before.

The best possible reason behind these false kicks is grief after your stillbirth.
Usually, it takes weeks for the mind to process and accept what the body has gone through.

Don't be afraid to talk to your doctor.

You will be encouraged to know that these false kicks are just part of the normal process of grieving. Be assured that this will not last forever.

You will steadily move forward in this difficult journey of grief, but you will have to do so in your own time.

All the best. Take care.
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Is It Normal To Still Feel "phantom" Kicks After A Stillbirth?

First of all, Feeling very sad to hear this. But you should not concern much. The false kicking continued for several weeks after delivering a stillbirth. Because stillbirth is an extremely sensitive and emotional loss, it takes some time to become every thing as before. The best possible reason behind these false kicks is grief after your stillbirth. Usually, it takes weeks for the mind to process and accept what the body has gone through. Don t be afraid to talk to your doctor. You will be encouraged to know that these false kicks are just part of the normal process of grieving. Be assured that this will not last forever. You will steadily move forward in this difficult journey of grief, but you will have to do so in your own time. All the best. Take care.