Pregnant, when do you feel your baby move?

From when does baby move?

What pregnant woman has not eagerly watched the first movements of her baby? However, we must face the facts, for a first pregnancy, you rarely feel your baby before the fifth month. Which does not mean that the latter does not move. During the first ultrasound, at twelve weeks, the fetus can already be seen to be agitated. And even at nine weeks of pregnancy, a floating movement of the embryo is noticeable. Baby moves, but given its ridiculous weight, it is impossible for us to feel it.

For a second pregnancy on the other hand, we perceive the movements of his baby earlier, around the 17th / 18th week of amenorrhea. Two explanations: we are more attentive and we know how to spot the first knocks of his baby. The uterus is also more distended compared to the first pregnancy, which makes the feeling greater.

How does baby move in the tummy?

Every baby moves differently. At first his movements are light, shy, almost imperceptible, then they gain in intensity until they turn into the famous ” kicks ”, So much appreciated by pregnant women. In the stomach, the baby alternates between awakening and sleeping phases, in short cycles of thirty minutes to an hour. In the evening or at the end of the day, it is sometimes more agitated. Moreover, mothers often complain of not being able to fall asleep because their baby is doing somersaults. It is during the night, when you are resting, that the baby’s movements are easiest.

One thing is certain, from the moment you feel your child, a unique relationship will be formed. So much so that when it is calmer, you will have the impression that you are missing something. The more the pregnancy progresses, the more a regularity in the movements settles. This regularity, this rhythm which is set up, is essential. It testifies to the vitality of the fetus. Moreover, each month your gynecologist will repeat to you over and over again: “Is the baby moving well?” “.

Baby does not move: when to worry?

A baby has to move several times in a day. What matters is the regularity of these movements. If you don’t feel it anymore, and you think something is wrong, trust your instincts and go to the maternity ward. Why does a baby move less? Sometimes the fetus saves energy. This can happen if the mother is very tired, weakened, deficient… the baby then saves his strength. Studies have shown that when a pregnant woman smokes a cigarette, soon after, the baby stops moving.

Still, before heading to the maternity ward, you can check that everything is fine by performing a few simple actions. Put yourself in the “left lateral decubitus” position, that is to say on the side. This posture helps decompress the vena cava that supplies the uterus and placenta. This will give your baby more freedom of movement.

You can also take a bath, vasodilation improves vascularity and makes your baby feel better. You can also try to stimulate your child by gently pressing on the tummy. Last option: take a sugar. The fetus is very responsive to the sweet taste, if it does not move within half an hour, consult a doctor immediately. 

What if Baby moves too much?

“He moves all the time, he’s nervous! “. Some moms worry when their babies are restless. Do not panic. Activity is a sign of good health and proves that your child is developing well. Rest assured, it won’t become hyperactive because it relentlessly throws arms and legs into your uterus and keeps you awake.

Baby movements in the womb: our mothers testify

Baby’s first kick, felt, is a memorable moment that every mother-to-be remembers fondly. Testimonials.

“Like the little rubbing of butterfly wings …”

“During my first pregnancy, I felt my baby for the first time around the age of 4 and a half months. I was told that I was going to feel small bubbles exploding and well for Kélia, it was like small rubbing of butterfly wings ! Very strange at first, we wonder if it’s not our gut playing tricks on us and if it’s really the baby. The first time I saw my belly deform was during the 5th month : I felt a big blow from the inside. What emotion ! I called my man telling myself that maybe this time was the right one for him! He came over and gently put his hand on my stomach. In the second, we saw a nice bump forming. Pure happiness, indescribable. ”

Skate

“I was starting to despair when he finally showed up! “

” Frankly, I was starting to despair. Arrived in the 5th month of pregnancy, I felt absolutely nothing. My gynecologist wanted to be reassuring, however. Then one evening, on the crowded bus, coming home from work, I felt these famous “little bubbles”. I started to smile stupidly, as a good woman wanting my place stared at me viciously. Intense happiness, this feeling began to repeat itself … Gradually his strokes became more vigorous. I felt my son to the end, even on the delivery table! While I was told that we feel less movements at the end because the baby has no more room. ”

Suzanne

“Really very early, around 10 weeks of pregnancy”

“For my part, it was really very early… at 10 weeks of pregnancy ! I felt like something that had been snaking around for a few days, usually early in the morning (around 7am)! I was at a friend’s house when I felt it really well… it was very weak, like a little snake that squirms and there was a slight knock. I was delighted. Over time, his movements have become more and more important. The amazing thing is that my mother felt her first baby very early too! Must say that I am quite small that my little Benji was already moving like crazy at the first echo. Even the doctor couldn’t believe it and then I listen to my body so it all helps I think. ”

Eywa31

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