Feeling your baby move is one of the most magical parts of pregnancy.
Most mums begin to feel their baby move between 16 to 24 weeks of pregnancy. These first movements are sometimes called 'quickening', but it's worth noting that if you're pregnant for the first time, you may not feel them move until after 20 weeks.
It's advised that you speak to your midwife if you've not felt your baby move by 24 weeks. They will be able to monitor your baby's heartbeat and movements.
We're going to run through a timeline of baby movements during pregnancy, and answer some of the most common questions that mums ask about their baby's kicks.
When can you feel your baby move?
Here is a rough guide to baby movements during pregnancy...
- Week 12 - Baby starts moving but you won't feel anything just yet.
- Week 16 - You may start to feel your baby's first tiny flutters.
- Week 20 - Baby's movements quicken.
- Week 24 - Baby's movements become more established as their muscles strengthen.
- Week 28 - Frequent and strong movements.
- Week 36 - Your baby's strong movements continue but may feel different as there's less space for them to move around. You should be able to feel your baby moving right up until you go into labour.
