When Can You Feel the Baby Move

Every pregnant women goes through different emotions, including happiness, nervousness, fear, and curiosity, etc. But, one of the most thrilling experiences during pregnancy are ones when you start feeling the moves and actions of your baby where suddenly from nowhere you shout, "Oh.. she kicked, she kicked" and your husband joins in to the fun to experience the movements of his little angel. It is indeed exciting to feel a life developing inside you and it is a good sign that your baby is moving and responding to external stimulus.

As mentioned above, there is no specific pattern for baby movements and that is why probably some women are concerned when they cannot feel their baby move. But, instead of worrying it is advisable to consult your doctor or midwife as soon as possible to get updated with right scientific information. This article too provides you with some useful information on when can you feel the baby move and how is the general pattern of baby movements in the womb. It would help you to avoid baby problems during pregnancy, so take a look.

Some Facts About Baby Moves

Baby moves are generally referred as quickening in medical language and they are completely subject to individual experiences felt by mothers and the developmental pace of the baby. Sometimes, the baby moves are so subtle that the mother does not even feel them and sometimes the movements happen for few seconds that mother cannot really guess what's happening inside. So if you are not feeling enough moves then do not be worried or concerned. A mother generally starts feeling the moves from around 15 to 18 week, which again can differ with each mother. So, approximately, from fifth to sixth month you can feel the baby moves. Some mothers have also reported to experience baby moves before 13th week as well. So, feeling the baby moves completely depends on the sensitivity of the mother and how much your baby moves.

Many times the baby moves when you are sleeping or resting quietly without any physical movement. It happens because when you move around your baby gets the rocking effects and falls to sleep but when you relax, that's the time for him to wake up and have fun. But, sometimes the baby can get accustomed to your movements and may stay awake when you are moving around. From 8th week your baby starts developing faster and learns some little movements like bending sideways, moving head, arms and legs, etc. By this time he also gets hiccups and learns to suck, swallow, and open his jaw, etc. By the end of the 14th week he can yawn and move his eyes and also tries to touch his face with hands. And this is the time when the mother can feel the significant baby moves movements strongly.

Week Wise Baby Moves

20-24 Weeks: You will probably feel your baby moving around or rotating. She will also become active during the day making you feel the kicks.

24-28 Weeks: Your baby will respond to outside noises, such as, loud music, and door slamming, etc. you can feel the hiccups of the baby somewhat like a mild jerking action inside the womb.

29-32 Weeks: At this time you will experience the cycle of less and more movements at certain random intervals. The baby now has a little space to move, so she would make some little definitive movements at times. And sometimes, due to the cramped up situation, she may even try to stretch a bit at times making you feel intense moves.

33-36 Weeks: Now your baby will start taking the 'ready to face the world' position, that is upside down. So, you will feel your baby's head moving just around the pelvic floor at times. You will also feel the jabs of his hands and legs. When the baby's head is completely down, you may feel the kicks in the upper side of the womb, somewhere close to the ribs.

36-40 Weeks: The head of the baby will be fixed in the pelvic floor well now. Her size would have been increased by now and hence, her movements would slow down but you would still feel the head turning and few kicks in the ribs. And on the day of the delivery you would experience labor pains when your baby wants to come in to the beautiful world and see you.

These were some of the baby moves in specific weeks but, again it is very subjective to each case. But if you really feel that there is something wrong in the moving pattern of the baby, you must contact a doctor or a midwife immediately. Also check if your baby has taken a right position and if not, ask the assistance of your doctors to get her in the right birth position.

Always get the smallest of your queries and concerns resolved by your doctor immediately. Also follow a good pregnancy balanced diet along with mild and safe pregnancy exercises as prescribed by your doctor. And most importantly, enjoy your pregnancy and take very good care of yourself!