By Holly Pevzner July 6, Instead, one day about 19 weeks in, I got a subtle sensation. I was lounging on the sofa after dinner with the cat splayed across my belly when it suddenly felt as if I had swallowed a couple of drunken butterflies. The cat noticed nothing. But was it the baby or just pregnancy gas? Some days, it was impossible to know the difference. And where were my big, powerful kicks?
Your baby flips and flops way before you can actually feel it. However, they are still far too small about an inch long at this point for you to feel anything. For most first-time moms, those early flutters, also called quickening, can happen anywhere from 18 to 22 weeks into pregnancy. At this stage, your baby will begin to move into the final birthing position hopefully with their head down, at around 36 weeks.
Your baby kick counter will be pretty high now, as they twist and turn their way into the right position. This is their way of letting you know that you need to find a position they prefer.
Some babies are more active at certain times of day or night sorry, Mum! During both the day and night, your baby will have periods of sleep that mostly last between 20 and 40 minutes, and are rarely longer than 90 minutes. So it could be that they are just resting, but if this goes on for any longer than usual for you, then you should consult your midwife or doctor. Here are a few little tricks to help give them a gentle nudge.
So if you are in any way worried that your baby is not moving as much as they usually do, then call your midwife or doctor. Do not worry, midwives are more than happy to hear from you! Phantom baby kicks happen more often than you think. There can be a number of reasons for this outside of being pregnant. It could be a muscle spasm, or it could just be gas. If the feeling persists, you should consult a doctor. They will be able to give you a clear answer.
Remember, if you'd like to know more about your pregnancy, why not give one of our friendly experts a call on Or ask us a question online, instantly, using Live Chat Monday to Friday, 8am - 8pm. Ready to stop worrying about what other people think and do what feels right to you? Your build may have something to do with when you'll be able to tell a left jab from a hunger pang: Thin women tend to feel movement earlier and more often.
Once you can feel your baby moving, it will probably be a few more weeks until your partner can feel the baby kick. Women have described the early sensation as feeling like popcorn popping, a goldfish swimming around, or butterflies fluttering. You might think those first gentle taps or swishes in your belly are gas , but you'll recognize the difference once you start feeling them more regularly.
Once you've reached your third trimester, you won't be able to ignore your baby's jabs, rolls, and kicks.
As they get larger, you may see a pointy elbow or knee moving across your belly or feel a full-on somersault. Every pregnancy is different, so it's hard to say exactly what you'll feel and when, but here's a rough guide.
You'll probably notice faint and fluttery feelings in your womb around this time. If you've been pregnant before, you'll be more familiar with this sensation and quicker to identify your baby's movements.
If this is your first pregnancy, it may take a bit longer before you realize that those gentle bubbling or popping sensations are actually your baby moving! It may be easier to feel your baby when you're sitting quietly or lying down.
You may notice gentle kicks and jabs. As the weeks go by, you'll gradually feel stronger and more frequent movements, and you'll come to recognize your baby's unique pattern of activity.
If you don't feel your baby moving by 22 weeks, tell your doctor or midwife. You may find that your baby becomes more lively as the day goes on, kicking, squirming, and somersaulting the most in the evening when you're relaxed.
Some moms notice their baby moving a lot right after they eat, especially if they have a sugary treat. But studies haven't found a link between what you eat and your baby's activity level.
Your amniotic sac now contains up to 26 ounces of fluid. This gives your baby plenty of space to move around freely, so you may feel like your little one is doing elaborate acrobatics routines in your womb. Limb movements may feel punchy, while whole-body movements may be smoother.
You may even notice your baby jumping at sudden noises, or you may feel repetitive jerking movements when your baby gets hiccups. Your baby is likely to be making smaller, sharper, more definite movements, such as strong kicks and pushes.
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