Pregnant Movements

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Pregnant Movements


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Feeling your baby twist, kick, hiccup, punch, and wriggle is definitely one of pregnancy's biggest thrills. Baby movements can even make you forget about all the discomforts like puffy feet, heartburn, and an aching back. Feeling your baby move also confirms you have a brand-new life developing within your body. However, it is also common for pregnant women to feel concerned when their baby starts moving. They want to know how often their baby should kick – or what to do if they do not feel any movement for some time and how to handle when your baby starts kicking too much. Let's find out more about baby movements during pregnancy.
In most cases, you are going to feel your baby movements between 18 and 20 weeks of your pregnancy. The movements may be more subtle in the beginning and may not be that noticeable, especially if this is your first pregnancy. Being able to identify those tiny sensations in your tummy is nothing less than a landmark for most pregnant women. It becomes easier though if you have had a pregnancy before. Be sure to see your doctor in case you do not feel any baby movements by 24 weeks.
You are less likely to feel the movements during the day because the motion of your body often makes it easier for your baby to sleep. You may also have so many other things to take care of during the day, so it is rather difficult to feel those tiny movements. Baby movements during pregnancy are somewhat more noticeable when you prepare for bedtime. You need to be relaxed and attuned to your body to be able to catch those tiny movements.
Some women say they feel baby movements soon after they have a snack. This happens because your baby can have a rush of energy due to a spike in your blood sugar level after a snack. Moreover, it is possible to feel your baby move when you are a bit nervous. This is mainly because of the adrenaline effect that makes your baby feel energetic.
While baby movements are not that noticeable early in your pregnancy, you can definitely pick them up by the start of your second trimester. Here is more about what baby movements during pregnancy may feel like.
Baby movements during pregnancy also tell you about certain issues your baby may be facing. There are certain situations when you need to see your doctor. For instance:
You should not panic because sometimes you miss those tiny movements and think your baby has not moved for quite some time. To be able to count your baby's movements, get on your bed and lie on your left side. Get a pillow to support your bump. Spend a couple of hours in this position and keep counting your baby's movements. Expect at least 10 separate movements.
You can also make your baby move by taking some steps. For starters, have a snack and put your feet up and this will make your baby move. Similarly, having a cold drink may change the temperature of your body quickly, which is likely to make your baby move. Making some noise is another way to get some response from your baby. If you still have any concerns, talk to your healthcare provider.
You should contact your healthcare provider without delay if you do not feel at least 10 separate movements in a couple of hours. It is also a cause of concern if your baby does not show any response to noise. You should talk to your doctor immediately if you notice a sudden decrease in your baby's movements. Your baby may not be that active because there isn't enough oxygen in your blood stream or your baby is not getting enough nutrients. This can cause serious complications, so you should see your doctor for further assistance.
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Last Updated 13 September, 2022.


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Your baby's activity level — the kicks, rolls and wiggles you can feel — will vary throughout your pregnancy. Here's what to expect when it comes to fetal movement.
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Feeling your baby kick, twist, wriggle, punch and hiccup is simply one of pregnancy's biggest thrills (and it sure beats heartburn, puffy feet and other hallmarks of these nine months). There may be no better proof that a brand-new life is developing within you.
But fetal movement during pregnancy can also drive a mom-to-be batty with questions. Is my baby kicking enough? Too much? Does my baby have four legs (because it sure feels that way when the kicking starts)?
Although every baby is different when it comes to fetal movement, it helps to take a peek into your baby's world to understand what's going on in there and what to expect, when.
Most women feel the first fetal movement, known as quickening during pregnancy, around weeks 18 to 22 — although you might feel those initial signs of activity any time between weeks 14 to 26. Before then, your baby is far too tiny and too deeply within the protective cushioning of your womb to make a blip on your radar.
Pregnant women who are slim or expecting for the second time may more likely feel first movements around month 4 of pregnancy. But for the most part, women aren’t aware of the flits and twitches (which can feel a lot like gas or muscle spasms) until the start of month 5.
The position of the placenta can also impact when you’ll feel fetal movement: If it's facing front, also called an anterior placenta , it can muffle the movements and make the wait weeks longer.
Haven’t felt any fetal movement by the middle of month 5? Your practitioner may order an ultrasound to take a look at how your baby is doing. It could just be that your due date is off, which happens more often than you might think. But it's best to get it checked out just to be sure.
And if you’re wondering when you can feel your baby’s kicks from the outside, your partner (or other curious friends and family) will likely have to wait until the end of the second trimester or even the third trimester to feel fetal movements on your bump.
Baby’s kicking might feel like a flutter (like the “butterflies” you get when you’re nervous) or waves (as though a little fish is swimming in there, which is pretty much what's going on!). They could feel like a twitch, a nudge or even hunger pangs. Or maybe it’ll feel like a bubble bursting or that upside-down, inside-out feeling you get on a roller coaster. 
The feeling of baby kicking will continue to change throughout your pregnancy from choreographed movements at 6 months, to stronger punches and kicks at 7 months, to wriggling and turning as baby rapidly grows in months 8 and 9.
Keep in mind that babies are unique, and the rhythms and patterns of their activity will vary. Try not to compare your baby's movements with those of others or of your own previous children if you have any. 
You will likely find that baby is more active when:
Try not to jump to conclusions if your baby seems unusually active in the womb. It doesn't mean you'll have a hyper child later on or that your baby is destined to go pro as a soccer player.
Baby kicks — even those that are frequent and strong — are considered a normal and healthy part of fetal development. Think of it like an exercise routine, strengthening all of those developing muscles and bones before she makes her big debut.
You also might not realize how strong or often the average baby kicks. By the third trimester, you can expect to feel fetal activity every day — sometimes a lot of it! — despite the increasingly cramped confines in your womb. Some research even suggests that a baby’s legs can generate up to almost 11 pounds of force by 30 weeks! 
If your little drummer's bongo-playing on your belly starts to be more than you can take, try changing positions. Sit or lie down on your side. Your baby will likely change positions too and find something else to do. And if a foot (or feet) lodges into your ribs in the last few weeks of pregnancy, a gentle nudge, a shift in your position or a set of pelvic tilts might bring some relief.
You can even have a bit of fun with it: Starting at around month 8, you may be able to interact with your baby. Next time you see something protruding (a knee, perhaps, or a foot?), give it a gentle press. If the baby is game, you might see the limb get pulled back, then pushed out at you again.
To ensure that everything is progressing as expected, your doctor will ask you for a “kick count,” or a tab on fetal movements, throughout the third trimester (starting in week 28 through the end of your pregnancy). Here’s how:
When your baby drops head-first down into the pelvis up to two to three weeks before delivery, activity patterns could change again. 
You'll feel, quite strongly, every turn of your baby's head. Fortunately, those little feet can no longer dig into your ribs.
Activity levels the last few weeks before delivery vary widely. Some babies move a bit less, but don't be surprised if yours keeps up an energetic pace until it's time for your face-to-face introduction. 
No matter what movements your baby breaks out for you during the last month of pregnancy, you should still feel your little one moving every day — and you should even continue to feel baby’s movements right before labor. If there's a noticeable decrease at any point, always check with your practitioner.
While it’s always good to be aware of your baby's punches, kicks and rolls throughout your pregnancy, there may be times when you feel changes in fetal movement , which are in most cases totally normal. Here's when you might notice decreased movement:
The rocking motion of sex and the rhythmic uterine contractions that follow orgasm often lull babies off to dreamland. Other babies become more active after sex. Either way, these changes are normal — and are in no way a sign that sex during pregnancy isn’t safe (as long as your practitioner hasn’t told you that you can’t have sex).
Once you start feeling your karate kid's kicks and chops, don't panic if you go several hours — or even a day or two — without noticing any movement. At this stage and with your baby still quite tiny, it's normal not to feel regular movement. You may miss some of those dance moves because of the fetal position (facing inward, for instance, instead of outward) or because you’re sleeping right through the most active period at night.
Your baby now has a fairly regular cycle of sleep and wakefulness. Sometimes a lull in activity just means deep slumber (and soon you'll appreciate that ability to sleep soundly). By month 9, however, it's crucial to note changes in activity. Count fetal movements a few times a day throughout your third trimester, and report any sudden decreases to your doctor.
In all these cases, you should be able to perk things up with a snack. If you don't feel 10 movements within two hours, contact your practitioner right away. He or she might bring you in for some monitoring just to make sure everything is okay.
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Some moms can feel their baby move as early as 13-16 weeks from the start of their last period . These first fetal movements are called quickening and are often described as flutters. It may be difficult to determine whether this feeling is gas or your baby’s movements, but soon you will begin to notice a pattern. First-time moms may not feel these first fetal movements as early as second-time moms.
Some moms, especially those in their first pregnancy, may not feel movement until 18-20 weeks . Remember that each woman and every pregnancy is different, so you may not feel movement as early as another woman. There is a broad range of when the first detection of movement can be felt, ranging from 13-25 weeks .
As your baby is continuing to develop he/she will stretch and flex his/her limbs. As you get further along in your pregnancy, you will begin to feel more obvious movements, such as kicking, punching, and rolling. Your baby may also move as he/she responds to noise or to your emotions.
If your baby finds a position you are in to be uncomfortable, he/she may also begin to squirm. Certain foods you eat can also cause your baby to be more active, and you may notice he/she follows a sleeping/waking cycle.
As you get further along in your pregnancy, you will need to keep track of how often your baby moves each day. Sometime in the third trimester , you may notice your baby’s movements are more frequent and vigorous and occur in a regular pattern.
However, although movements are still regular, they may change towards the end of the third trimester because the baby is bigger and more restricted in the uterus. Talk with your doctor, if you notice a decrease in your baby’s movements.
Beginning with week 28 , it is beneficial to begin counting your baby’s movements. This will help you to identify potential problems and can also be a great bonding experience between you and your baby. Using a kick count chart can be very helpful.
When counting your baby’s movements choose the same time each day. It may be easiest to lie on your left side and record how long it takes to feel 10 movements. For further information about recording movements see kick counts.
If you have been keeping a chart of your baby’s movements and you notice a significant deviation in the pattern, contact your health care provider. If you do not feel 10 movements within 2 hours, try again later that day.
If you still do not feel 10 movements within 2 hours, you should contact your healthcare provider.
Compiled using information from the following sources:
1. Count the Kicks. (n.d.). What are my baby’s movements week-by-week
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