Understand that as we reach the end of pregnancy stage, we need to monitor fetal movement. How much movement must we detect from the fetus before we need to rush to the hospital? I have been feeling lesser and lesser fetal movement. I am at 39 weeks now.

By 39 weeks, your baby is about the size of a mini-melon and it will be quite cramped in the womb, hence there might not be as much movement but baby should still be active every now and then. A friend of mine would try to get baby's attention by rubbing her womb and talking to baby and in turn, baby usually responds by moving or giving a little kick. Keep monitoring baby's movements closely. Agree with the mommy above, if you feel something is odd, best to seek doctor's advice as soon as possible.