One of the most exciting moments during pregnancy is the moment you experience the sensation of watching your baby moving. These movements are a signal of your child’s health and in good health.
Each baby is different, so it is essential for you to become acquainted with your baby’s specific motion pattern. If you are worried regarding your baby’s movement you should call the nurse or physician immediately. Don’t put off calling until the following day.
When Do I Start To Feel My Baby’s Body Moving
You’ll begin to feel your baby move from 16 to the 24th week during pregnancy. The position of the placenta is not a factor in the sensation. It is more typical for women with the second or subsequent births to notice their baby moving earlier.
If you’re not able to feel your baby’s movements by 24 weeks, it is best to consult your physician or midwife.
How Does My Baby’s Movements Feel Like
The kind of movement you feel is contingent on what the baby’s doing and the level of development and growth. Every baby is unique and some are less active than others.
The first feeling you experience might be an eddying (like “butterflies in your stomach”), swishing, the sensation of tumbling or rolling, or a slight kick. The first sensations you feel are usually described as “quickening”. As the pregnancy progresses your movements will get more precise and you’ll notice more clearly the elbows, jabbings and kicks.
How Often Should I Be Able To Feel My Baby’s Movements
There isn’t a set amount of movements you can be able to feel. When you start to feel your baby’s movements with more regularity generally between 24 and 28 weeks of gestation you will be aware of what a typical pattern of movement will be for both you along with your infant. You will then be able to consistently be able to feel your baby’s movements right until the time they’re born, and possibly even during labor.
Babies are more active at specific times of the day. They may be more active during your rest, and also sleep when you’re awake. The majority of unborn babies rest for 20-40 minutes at a time (occasionally as long as 90 minutes). They aren’t active when they’re asleep.