When do you start feeling baby kicks? I'm 16 weeks and have not felt movement or kicks yet. 🤔😔
WeMoms
2 Apr 2024
Baby Kicks 101
Baby’s Kicks 101
Feeling your baby's kicks is an incredible and magical experience during pregnancy. These movements not only signify your baby's growth and development but also create a unique bond between you and your little one.
Here are some key aspects to understand about baby's kicks:
- When to expect them: Most women start feeling their baby's first movements, also known as "quickening," between 18 and 25 weeks of pregnancy.
- What they feel like: Initially, the kicks may feel like gentle flutters or bubbles. As your baby grows, you'll experience stronger movements, including kicks, punches, and rolls.
- Patterns and variations: Each baby has their own movement patterns. Some babies are more active during certain times of the day, while others may have a preference for certain positions.
- Counting kicks: In the later stages of pregnancy, your healthcare provider may recommend kick counting as a way to monitor your baby's well-being. This involves tracking the frequency and strength of your baby's movements.
Decoding Baby's Messages: Understanding the Meaning of Kicks 🗣️📝
While baby's kicks are mostly a sign of their well-being and activity, they can also convey important messages. Here are some insights into what baby's kicks might mean:
- Comfort and contentment: Gentle and rhythmic movements often indicate that your baby is comfortable and content in the womb.
- Active and awake: Sudden bursts of vigorous kicks may mean that your baby is awake and active, exploring their surroundings.
- Response to stimuli: Your baby may respond to external stimuli, such as sounds or touch, with increased movements.
- Position changes: As your baby adjusts their position in the womb, you may feel a series of movements or rolling sensations.
Bonding and Engaging with Baby's Kicks 🤗🌟
Feeling your baby's kicks is not only a physical sensation but also an opportunity for bonding and engaging with your little one. Here are some ways to make the most of this joyful experience:
- Relax and focus: Find a quiet and comfortable space to sit or lie down, allowing yourself to fully concentrate on feeling your baby's movements.
- Talk and sing: Your voice is soothing and familiar to your baby. Talk, sing, or read aloud, and notice how your baby responds with their kicks.
- Gentle touch: Place your hand on your belly, gently applying pressure. Your baby may respond with a kick or nudge.
- Involve your partner: Encourage your partner to join in the experience by placing their hand on your belly and feeling the kicks together.
Trusting the Process: Seeking Professional Advice 🤝👩⚕️
While baby's kicks are generally a positive sign, it's essential to trust your instincts and seek medical advice if you notice any significant changes or have concerns about your baby's movements.
Your healthcare provider is there to guide and support you throughout your pregnancy journey, providing reassurance and addressing any potential issues.
Enjoy every precious moment of feeling your baby's kicks, as they are a beautiful reminder of the incredible life growing within you. Cherish these experiences and continue to nurture the bond with your little one. 💕
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Dina
17 Oct 2023
What do the first baby kicks feel like? At how many weeks did you notice the first kicks ?
Chea
I was about 16-17 weeks and the flutters felt similar to having butterflies
27 Mar 2024
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MamaBearTX2 ❤️
This is not my first pregnancy so I felt them sooner with this one. My son(my first) I felt after 20 weeks. Not odd to not feel baby until 24 weeks with first. It feels like flutters
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Love
1 Aug 2023
This is my second baby I’m 19 weeks and I haven’t feel my baby kicks is this normal ? the ultrasound is normal but I can’t feel my baby kicks ..
Evelyn
Yep that's normal 😊, she'll be moving around or you just might have an anterior placenta! Ask at your next appointment hun! Cause I had one at first it's completely normal ❤️❤️
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Kairo Mommy 💙
13 May 2023
baby k is having a party rn . I’m just keep feeling lil tiny kicks & kicks & kicks !! omg its 12:05am 🤣 GTSSSS 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Mariam Diana
I can’t wait to feel the kicks!! So exciting!
27 Mar 2024
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Carebear
30 Mar 2023
My baby boy kicks really really low. And honestly it kind scares me where he kicks so low. Is this normal?
Hayley 🩵👼🏻🩷 🩵
My baby girl kicks me super low too like I can feel it In my biscuit 😂
27 Mar 2024
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Avrionna
Yes , they sit low for quite some times very normal
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Ebony
10 Feb 2023
At this point, there isn’t a moment when this baby isn’t moving! I sit down, he kicks. I stand up, he kicks. I lay down, he kicks. He better keep that same energy for his ultrasound today lol
Bubs
Awwww🥰🥰🥰
27 Mar 2024
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Niecey
For the ultrasound he will be relaxed 😭 he like I know what today is lol mines did that all the time when it was time for an ultrasound he had his fist up to his face and he act like he was sleep. Good luck
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Sky
28 Nov 2022
When did you guys start feeling baby kicks? I’m 23 weeks and feel some movement but not full blown like kicks.. #FirstTimeMom
✨📍Meek📍✨
With my first pregnancy I didn't feel anything until I was 7 months pregnant. This pregnancy it around 15 weeks where I felt an actual kick.
27 Mar 2024
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Sky
Okay, I’m just nervous. I had my appointment last week and she was very active. I could feel like flutters and everything, Just not kicks.
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Star
21 Sep 2022
I still can’t feel kicks should I be worried he’s also going to be a big baby but I don’t feel kicks
baby Raiden💙👣
It took a min for me to start feeling my baby kick didn't start until like 23 or 24 weeks for me
27 Mar 2024
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Tasha
I didn’t feel many kicks either until like 25 weeks. And even then it wasn’t many. He moved a lot though
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Makayla
31 Oct 2021
Baby kicks are cute asf don’t get me wrong but my baby kicks me in the bladder more than anything🤦🏽♀️
Makayla
😂 I can’t wait til these 17 weeks are up he in my uterus doing tooo much 😂😂
27 Mar 2024
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