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 When does a pregnant mother feel fetal movement?

Many pregnant women look forward to noticing those first subtle kicks, earlier than first-time mothers; This is because it is easier to distinguish between your baby's kicks and other belly rumbles if you have been pregnant before.

  However, women with a high BMI tend to feel fetal movement a little later than mothers with a low BMI.

  The way your baby sits is also important. If he is facing forward (facing your spine), you are more likely to feel movement later than if he is facing your stomach.

Fetal movement in weeks 16 to 19

You will likely notice faint, fluttering feelings in your uterus around this time. If you have been pregnant before, you will be more familiar with this sensation and quicker to recognize your baby's movements. If this is your first pregnancy, it may take a little longer before you realize those pleasant sensations

Fetal movement in weeks 20 to 23

You may notice gentle kicks and punches. As the weeks go by, you will gradually feel stronger and more frequent movements

You may find that your baby becomes more active as the day goes on, with more kicking, squirming, and flipping in the evening when you are relaxed.

Fetal movement in weeks 24 to 28

At this point in pregnancy, the amniotic sac contains up to 26 ounces of fluid. This gives your baby plenty of room to move freely, so you may feel as if your baby is performing complex acrobatic movements in your womb. Movements of the limbs may feel forceful, while movements of the whole body may be smoother.

Fetal movement in weeks 29 to 31

Your baby is likely to make smaller, sharper, more specific movements, such as strong kicks and thrusts. You may also sometimes feel a shaky movement, such as a tremor, when your baby shakes his hand, shoulder, or elbow.

Fetal movement in weeks 32 to 35

As your baby grows and has less room to move, you may notice that the type of movement you feel changes, perhaps becoming slower but lasting longer.

Fetal movement in weeks 36 to 40

After your baby moves into a head-up position for birth, you may feel kicks in new places, such as under your ribs on one side or the other. Your baby's movements may seem slower, but they are also harder and stronger. Punches from their arms and kicks from their legs may feel uncomfortable or even painful.