When will baby start moving during pregnancy?

Question

I'm in my first trimester and eagerly waiting to feel my baby move. When do babies usually start moving, and what does it feel like during pregnancy?

Seema Setty · Answer

For me, because of my IVF journey, I was constantly anxious, but I felt the first sweet flutter around week 21. Be patient, it's a beautiful feeling.

Bindiya Arora · Answer

Usually you feel it between 18 to 24 weeks. If you still don't feel any movement by week 24, definitely check with your gynac once.

Mridula Gokhale · Answer

Reading all these experiences makes me so emotional. I really hope I get to experience these baby kicks soon.

Subhadra Senapati · Answer

My MIL told me that with the first baby, you usually feel movements a bit late, around the 5th month. And she was absolutely right!

Vinita Rawal · Answer

Our elders always said the baby moves more after you eat a good warm meal. Just sit quietly after lunch and you will feel the sweet movements.

Romila Pathak · Answer

Don't panic if it's taking time, sometimes a cold glass of water or lying on your left side helps you feel the movements better.

Rohini Sharma · Answer

I was constantly poking my tummy in week 18 because I felt nothing! But then in week 20, I felt that first kick and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Sneha Nanavati · Answer

I am currently in week 19 and eagerly waiting for that first kick! Did you guys feel actual kicks or just bubbles at first?