Baby Not Moving 12 Hours
| CARD 20 · RED | |
|---|---|
| Category | Movement |
| 108 | 📞 CALL 108 |
| Pathway | ASHA → PHC / CHC → District Hospital |
What is this?
A baby that has not moved at all for 12 hours or more is in a serious situation. A healthy baby moves throughout the day and night. A long silence — especially after the baby was previously active — can mean the baby is in serious distress and is not getting enough oxygen. This is very different from the quiet spells that last an hour or two when the baby is sleeping.
Do not wait until morning. Do not wait to see if movement returns. Go to the PHC or CHC immediately — day or night. The doctor will listen to the baby's heartbeat using a machine (cardiotocograph or Doppler). If the heartbeat is abnormal, the woman will need emergency care at the District Hospital.
- Tell your ASHA immediately — do not wait even a moment
- Go to the PHC or CHC right now — day or night
- Tell the doctor exactly how many hours there has been no movement
- If the baby's heartbeat is abnormal — go to the District Hospital at once
Pathway: 📞 108→ASHA→PHC / CHC→District Hospital
Any baby that has not moved for 12 or more hours must be checked at a facility immediately — day or night, with or without other symptoms. Do not wait until morning. If the fetal heartbeat cannot be detected or is abnormal, go to the District Hospital without delay. This is an emergency even if there is no bleeding or pain.
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- Baby Not Moving — the earlier, less severe stage
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- Strong Belly Pain — pain combined with no movement is a serious emergency