Can you feel your baby’s movements today? There is a baby kicking in there!
Fetal movement
👶When does fetal movement start?
The first fluttery movements are called quickening. You can expect to feel your baby’s first kick between 16 to 22 weeks of your pregnancy.🤰 But there is no exact timeline to feel fetal movement so you may feel it a bit earlier or later.😃
👶What’s movement like in the second trimester?
Your baby’s movement is still unpredictable at the beginning. As your baby is getting warmed up, you can feel more intense and frequent kicks and punches from your little angel.👶 You can also put your hands on your belly and feel the moving underneath.🤗
Kick count
👶Kick count
You pick a time of day and count the number of times your baby kicks during that exact time frame.🧮 It’s best to pick the same time frame everyday so you can compare and notice any movements drop off.🙆♀️
👶Decreased movements
If you accidentally start kick counts when your baby is napping, decreased movements are harmless. However, there are more potential reasons like your baby’s growth might have been slowed down, or problems might happen with the placenta or the uterus.😟 Call your doctor immediately if you notice any strange silence when monitoring yourself at home.👩⚕️