EK- do- teen = Baby movements during pregnancy | CheQKmate Fertility Clinic

You never know about a life until it grows inside you. You keep imagining about what is your baby doing inside.. whether he is well ..you want to feel each and every moment of your baby being with you. And after some weeks, you feel the baby movement for the very first time!! The pleasure, the excitement …feelings are just beyond explanation! We would want our readers to know something more about these baby movements happening inside…

When do baby movements start?

A fluttering feeling starts around the 6th week of your pregnancy. This is due to your embryo developing inside and the stretch in the uterus. Typical movements are felt during the 16th -25th week. Sometimes, you may feel absolutely nothing till the 25th week. Initially it may feel like a knock and pop thing. Later, as your baby grows, you can feel each activity of his.

What will I feel during my second trimester?

During the fifth month, there are going to be butterflies in your tummy. You can actually feel the baby moving. By the end of sixth month, you will be used to the baby movements. You will be able to recognise the patterns of the movement. If you are categorised under ‘high risk pregnancy’ do keep a record of the baby movements. Kick count must be done from sixth month of your pregnancy.

Are my baby movements going to increase in the third trimester?

Yes. Baby movements must ideally increase to a great extent in the third semester .As the baby is growing in size, the space starts getting smaller, leaving the baby restless when it is awake. Babies sleep most of the time inside the womb. The best way waking your baby is to have a cold glass of water.

Kick counting in the third trimester

v Your baby may get active/ wake up immediately once you eat something, have something cold, after you have exercised and most importantly, when your sugar levels go low during the midnight.

v At such times, you need to keep a track of how many times does the baby kick or make noticeable movements.

v Ideally, your baby must give you 10 movements in less than 2 hours.

v Lie or sit in the position you are comfortable with and start making a note of the kick counts.

v This will help you get familiar of your baby’s movement patterns.

Why do I need to keep a track while the ultrasounds provide me the real time status?

Ultrasounds cannot be done very frequently. Keeping a check daily ensures baby’s good health each day. Heartbeat is the last thing that can show up in case there are any problems with your baby. So do not wait for the next ultrasound to be done.

I have not felt any baby movements since some time

If you have not been able to feel any kind of baby movements, drink a glass of cold water. This must cause some baby movements. If, even after this there are no baby movements, you need to rush to your doctor immediately. Also, keep in mind that whenever the placenta comes in front of the uterus there might be difficulty tracking the baby movements. Placenta turns itself into a cushion.

Experiencing your baby wriggle, twist, punch and hiccup might put you into many questions. More frequent baby movements may sometimes make you lose it. Your baby is just trying to hug you from inside! This is the right time for you to give time to your interests. Devote little time for your interests and your interests take will you far from your discomforts! Enjoy your baby movements to the fullest and do realise that your responsibilities start NOW!

About the doctor

Dr Seema Jain is the Chief IVF Consultant and Gynaecologist , Baner & Checkmate, Pimple Saudagar, Pune. She is also associated with Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital,
Pune. She is MD / (OB/GYN), DNB, MRCOG. FICS, FICMH with around 19 years of experience with keen interest and expertise in Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Techniques and High Risk Pregnancy. For more information, visit our website www.gynaegalaxy.com & www.cheqkmate.in www.cheqkmate.com. Let us know your story of how you have sailed through the ship of strength and courage to reach the world of motherhood. Do share by leaving a comment below!