I've started feeling those wonderful little flutters, which I think is quickening. What exactly causes these first baby movements that we feel during pregnancy?
i'm in my 18th week and keep waiting to feel this quickening every single day. does everyone else feel it like flutters, or is it more like gas bubbles?
quickening is just those beautiful first tiny movements of your baby! lying down quietly on your left side after a warm cup of milk can help you feel it better. but always contact your gynac if you have severe abdominal pain.
i panicked because i didn't feel anything until 21 weeks and thought something was wrong. but it's totally normal for first-time moms to feel it late, so don't worry at all!
my mother-in-law said it's because the baby is happy after meals, but my doctor explained it's just the baby growing strong enough to touch the uterine wall. trust your body, it is a lovely feeling.
it's caused by your growing baby starting to stretch and flip. sometimes, a small healthy snack can trigger it, but if you have sugar issues, avoid sweet drinks to feel movements; stick to normal small meals.
