Have you felt your baby moving around or kicking yet? I’ll never forget the first time I felt either of my boys moving around. It’s a weird feeling at first and kind of took me by surprise. I almost wasn’t sure what it was at first. If felt fluttery to me.

But as your baby grows the kicks and movement become stronger. I used to say Charlie was in there doing tae-boe. He was a strong kicker, stronger than Noah, and he kicked a lot.

These initial fluttery type movements are known as quickening. Quickening is the term used to describe the fluttering type movements. Quickening typically feels like butterflies in the stomach, a tickling or tapping sensation, or gas bubbles. As the movements get stronger, you will begin to feel more distinctive and strong kicks.

Typically movement can be felt between sixteen and twenty two weeks. The actual kicks are usually not strong enough to be felt until the second trimester of pregnancy.

Movement varies from baby to baby, with some being very active and others not being as active. Your baby’s activity is affected by sleep, sound, time of day, and your activity level. At first you may only feel movement every few day, but as your pregnancy progresses and your baby develops more and grows stronger, you should movement and kicking every day.

As you reach closer to your due date, you definitely should feel movement each day. If you do not feel movement, you should call your doctor right away. You can also keep track of and record your baby’s movement. Pick a time of the day when your baby is most active and count the number of kicks and movements. If you do not feel ten kicks within two hours, call your doctor immediately.

Enjoy the movements of your little ballerina or soccer player!

Source: Just Mommies