Fetal Movement

Because the baby in there is growing!

Absolutely! Mine felt like butterflies! It's the right time for it, so I'd guess that you're right. You're feeling your baby moving. Congrats.

don't worry. may be u r overweight person. at the end of 24 weeks, if there is no fetal movements. call u'r doctor. in light hot water mix two spoons of sugar and drink. there is some slight movement don't worry about this. otherwise go to doctor and hear the fetal heart beat thro' sthescope.can u hear it then no problem.

Not really. Your nervous system wasn't designed that way.

they feel for your fundus (top of uterus) and unless you are 10 weeks or so, they cant feel anything because your fundus is still behind your pubic bone. after that the doctor can estimate how far along you are. contrary to popular belief, you start growing from the bottom, and grow up, the baby does not start mid-section and grow out.

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I have just had the great news that me and my husband are expecting our first baby. This is thrilling news but now I am trying to gather as much information as I can. I'm currently at week 6 and am already feeling "hormonal" and can sense changes in my body, but I want to know what to expect in the future. What would be perfect for me would be a week by week guide to pregnancy which highlights all of the key milestones at that stage. I know I am asking a lot but does anybody have the titles of books on the subject or maybe web articles on the topic. Thanks for all those that help with this request, your support is appreciated.

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Sometime between 16 and 22 weeks, you'll start to feel your baby move.

Yes, there are blood test that they can do to check for different birth defects, including down syndrome. If your dr hasn't done that yet, and you are concerned, you may want to talk to him/her about it.

Yes, that is a very normal heartbeat for a fetus. I have had 3 children & pregnant with my 4th & my 1st 3 kids heartbeats were in the 160's. All girls. This baby though I am pregnant with is ranging 140's to 150's. Your baby has a good strong heartbeat. Good Luck!

A normal heart rate for a fetus is 120-160.

At my first ultrasound I was 10 weeks 5 days and my babies heart beat was 176...it slows down throughout pregnancy.

There may be a problem. If the baby has kicked before and has now stopped you need to see a midwife or ob/gyn. If the baby has not yet kicked you may be a little out with your dates. With your first baby you don;t generally feel it kick until 20 weeks. And if you are overweight it may be later than that.

Yes it is normal to feel your baby move under your belly button I'm pregnant with my third child and you feel the baby move any where it feels like kicking or turning. The only time you need to worry is if your baby inst moving at all.

My son died at twenty one weeks, and I still mourn...I suspect for most women it would be like the loss of any child.

Sometime between 16 and 22 weeks, you'll start to feel your baby move.

By the 8th month, most babies are in a head down position. A sonogram can verify the position of the baby.

The environmental movement and the women's movement are examples long-term movements. There is no single organization that controls or guides such movements.

The change is important because there is no need for the effieciency of a fetal haemoglobin in a healthy adult.

The First Trimester

By the time an embryo makes its way into the womb and attaches itself to the uterine lining, it has developed from a single egg into an embryo complete with all of its DNA information. The authors of What to Expect When You're Expecting describe the embryo as "tadpole-like" at this stage, smaller than even a grain of rice, but point out how quickly the tiny mass of cells is developing. By the end of the first month the baby has a head with a mouth opening, a basic heart and the beginning of a brain.

The Second Trimester

Throughout the first trimester (conception through three months), a baby grows at an astonishing rate, turning from a tiny group of cells into a fetus about the size of peach. The typical baby at thirteen weeks of pregnancy is between 2.5 and 3 inches in length, crown-to-rump . A fetus draws nutrition from its mother, so it's important that pregnant women eat healthy food at regular intervals to nourish their growing babies.

The Third Trimester

During the second trimester (four to six months), the baby continues to grow rapidly, reaching 9 inches crown-to-rump by month seven. The uterus at this point is roughly the size of a soccer ball. Because skin is developing at a faster rate than fat, the baby's skin will be loose, red and wrinkled. Babies also grow short, fuzzy hair on their bodies called lanugo, which will disappear during the last trimester. The baby's internal organs are maturing and he is able to swallow amniotic fluid and urinate. The baby now has a fully formed face, and some babies have even been photographed sucking their thumbs in the womb during the second trimester.

The Last Month

The baby continues to gain weight rapidly during the last trimester (seven to nine months). By the end of the seventh month, the average baby weighs around 3 pounds and measures about ten inches crown-to-rump . The lanugo begins to disappear at this point, while hair starts to grow on the baby's head. Around seven months the baby has eyebrows and eyelashes. The baby's brain develops rapidly during the last trimester, which is just one of the reasons premature labor is not preferable. The lungs also mature near the end of pregnancy, though a baby who is born early is still likely to survive because of advanced medical technology.

Over the last few weeks of pregnancy, a baby nears his birth weight and length. Her skull is not fully solid, which will help in the birthing process. As the baby moves through the birth canal, his head is slightly flexible and able to shift without harming the baby's brain. A few weeks after birth, his head will again be round.

I don't kow for sure but I am about twelve weeks and I can see and feel the baby move. This is my fisr pregnancy. It is all new to me!

Did he use a condom? Yes it can. Gas can gurgle in the stomach and feel like something is moving inside. Gas can get under the ribs, up into the chest and even behind the rib cage in the back.

Probably not. For me I have not had any pain when my little girl has been kicking. It seems uncomfortable but not painful. I have had muscle pain and cramps on and off so far into my 22nd week, but it never hurts when she kicks. I would ask your doctor.

Without touching you, no one (father of the baby included) can feel the baby moving. They might be able to see the movement (especially with particularly energetic babies) on the surface of your abdomen but they will not be able to feel it without touching.

I don't think so! :) More info: As the baby develops and grows bigger, it may seem as though s/he is moving in your back. The baby's limbs and head can push on your internal organs, which can cause a sensation of movement in your back, and even upwards towards the lungs. This can be even more common if the baby is large, or if you are carrying twins or triplets. If you've had an ultra sound, it would have shown if there were any abnormalities, such as any sort of displacement of the uterus. So unless there are no other sypmptoms, or no problems, there shouldn't be anything to worry about. But you should mention it to your doctor at your next pre-natal visit just for peace of mind.

It is different for every woman, because pregnancy is different for every woman. Normally, fetal movement is felt earlier in a second or more pregnancy than in a first. Fetal movement is also likely to be felt earlier in thinner people than fatter people and in people have multiples. In a first pregnancy, fetal movement is normally first felt at around 17-20 weeks of pregnancy. In a second time or more pregnancy it is normally felt at around 15-20 weeks. It is not necessarily because it can be felt earlier, but more because the woman knows exactly what she's looking for because of her previous experiences.

If you're talking about a Baby in a tummy, they generally start kicking between 6-8 Months of Pregnancy.