One of the more miraculous parts of pregnancy every mother looks forward to is feeling her baby kick inside her. While the cause of many an accidental urination story, most mothers feel reassured when they can feel the baby move, and it also helps solidify that everything is going well. But there is also nothing scarier than not feeling that sensation. So when should one expect to feel movement? Generally speaking, between 18 and and 24 weeks, with the most noticeable times being after meals and at night. Most of a baby’s time is spent sleeping. If mom notices a slow down in normal movement, make sure to lay down on the left side and drink a large glass of a sugary drink, such as juice. Between the hydration and sugar, activity should be noticed, but as always, if there are concerns, get to the doctor.
Key Takeaways:
- When a women is pregnant, do not be stressed as the baby can feel everything that mom feels!
- If a mom is smart, and do things the right way during her pregnancy, it will be just fine.
- Go see a doctor regularly just to make sure that everything is working just fine, and so they are able to see how the baby is doing.
“One of the most exciting parts of pregnancy — feeling the baby kick — also has the potential to be the most nerve-wracking.”
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