Your baby's movements may feel slower, but also harder and stronger. Jabs from their arms and kicks from their legs may feel uncomfortable or even painful. It's normal to notice a change in the types of movement you feel in late pregnancy. But you should still be feeling your baby move right up until and even during labor itself.
At first, noticeable kicks will be few and far between. You may feel several movements one day and then none the next.
Although your baby is moving and kicking regularly, many of their movements just aren't strong enough for you to feel yet. But those reassuring kicks will become stronger and more regular later in the second trimester or early in the third trimester.
Don't worry if your experience is different from your friends'. Every baby has their own pattern of activity, and as long as your baby's usual activity level doesn't decrease, chances are they're doing just fine.
Once you're feeling kicks regularly, pay attention to how often your baby moves, and let your healthcare provider know right away if you ever notice your baby's activity level slow down.
Less movement in the third trimester may signal a problem, and your provider may want you to have a nonstress test , an ultrasound measurement of amniotic fluid, and possibly a biophysical profile to make sure everything is okay.
You may also have these tests as a routine part of your prenatal care if you have a high-risk pregnancy. Some providers recommend that in your third trimester, you spend some time each day counting your baby's kicks.
There are lots of ways to do this, so ask your provider for specific instructions. For example, your provider may suggest that you choose a time of day when your baby tends to be active. Ideally, you'll want to do the counts at roughly the same time each day. Then sit quietly or lie on your side and time how long it takes to feel 10 distinct movements — kicks, elbow jabs, and whole body movements all count.
If you don't feel 10 movements in two hours, call your healthcare provider. BabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.
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Prediction and prevention of recurrent stillbirth. Pet Hair Roller Buy now. Could it be you have your dates mixed up and you are further gone than you thought? Or could be your mind playing tricks on you because your so excited so feel baby move for the first time. U sure your 8 weeks? Your baby is tooked away into the pelvis at this stage Im 17w almost with my second and still waiting to feel him can hear him now and then. In answer to Sarah L What can you hear?? Babies cant cry in utero as lungs are filled with fluid.
And there is no air so cant hear them babble or vocalise any sound at all. Netmums-to-be Two Placentas Only one baby any info In answer to Roxanna C 6.
Bloody hell I'm not crazy! I meant as in that thud noise when they kick but not strong enough to feel. Can't find your answer? Definitely not baby at 8 weeks. Bubbles of gas or muscle twitches, probably.
I'm having my 5th baby and I was 14 weeks before I felt her, although that's classed as early to some people. Netmums-to-be 16 weeks and feeling no movement??? Counting the kicks is easy: Just set aside some time to sit quietly and keep track of any kicks, jabs, rolls, or other movements. You can do this on a piece of paper or even download an app like Count the Kicks! Having trouble? Some moms find that their babies are more active between the hours of 9 p.
Whatever the case, you should aim to track 10 movements within two hours. Then try counting again. Some babies are less active than others. Call your doctor if you notice a sudden decrease in movement or if you have other concerns. Feeling flutters in your belly is a great sign that your baby is growing and developing.
Be sure to take note of whenever you feel those first kicks for your memory book. Wondering about fetal movement? What does it feel like and where do you feel baby kicks? Learn more about where and when you'll feel baby kicks. Feeling your baby move is one of the most exciting milestones of your pregnancy. We'll tell you when this should happen and how it changes over time.
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