When the movement of baby starts during pregnancy?

Question

I'm so excited to feel my baby move! Around what week or month of pregnancy do most women start feeling their baby's first movements or kicks?

Mridula Solanki · Answer

With my first, I felt flutters around 19 weeks. It starts very gently, like a fish swimming. You will recognize it slowly as the weeks pass.

Sulochana Patnaik · Answer

Normally between 18 to 22 weeks. It starts with very light flutters!

Sharada Ghosh · Answer

Haan na, early movements are so soft! Mostly 18 to 22 weeks ke beech mein start hota hai. Pehle thoda gas jaisa lagta hai, but then you realize it is the baby!

Bhumi Mukherjee · Answer

My mother told me first-time mothers notice it a bit late, around 20 weeks. My doctor confirmed this is because we don't know what to look for. Just stay calm, you will feel it soon.

Ayesha Namboothiri · Answer

At first, you’ll probably think it’s just gas from that extra plate of biryani! But around 20 weeks, those 'bubbles' will turn into proper baby kicks.

Ayesha Verma · Answer

I felt the very first kick around the 20th week and I literally cried with joy. It felt like tiny butterflies at first, and then it became much stronger.

Geethika Shukla · Answer

Normally it starts between 18 and 22 weeks. But if you are past 22 weeks and haven't felt anything yet, please check with your gynac just to be on the safe side.

Komal Jena · Answer

You'll feel it around 18-20 weeks. Sometimes drinking cold water or lying on your left side helps you feel the movements better. But if you have any concerns, always ask your doctor.

Kusum Setty · Answer

Usually, you will start feeling small flutters around 18 to 20 weeks, dear. Don't worry, it is a beautiful feeling.

Jayshree Sethi · Answer

I was so anxious because I didn't feel anything until week 21, and I kept googling if something was wrong! It turns out I had an anterior placenta, which cushions the kicks. So don't panic if it takes a bit longer!

Jagruthi Tanwar · Answer

I felt it around week 20. Since I had thyroid issues, I was always on track with my doctor follow-ups to ensure baby's growth was normal. Keep up with your regular checkups.

Sakshi Garg · Answer

I started feeling tiny movements around 19 weeks, especially after eating sweet things or spicy food! It felt like little bubbles popping in my tummy.

Gunjan Dubey · Answer

If it's your first pregnancy, expect to feel it around 20-22 weeks. If you are busy working, you might only notice it when you lie down quietly at night. Don't stress.

Sridevi Rajput · Answer

I can't wait to experience that feeling! From what my friends say, it usually starts around the 5th month. Did it feel like flutters or sharp kicks for you guys?

Kanika Mohapatra · Answer

I completely panicked when my friend felt her baby at 17 weeks and I felt nothing till 21 weeks. But my doctor said it’s totally normal for first-time moms. Don't worry, your turn is coming!