One of the most exciting moments during pregnancy is when you feel your baby's first kick in your belly (fetal movements). It is a unique, wonderful and unforgettable feeling. It is the first time that the baby has been felt and more aware of its formation. They also indicate the baby's kicks that everything is going well.
Some kicks are soft, others rhythmic, others strong…. Every pregnancy is different., there are women who perceive them more than others and there are babies who move more or less. Here we leave you what mean baby kicks, and everything you need to know about them.
When do the kicks start to be felt?
In the 20th week of pregnancy, your baby's nervous system is highly developed and he will begin to move his arms and legs. If you have already had a previous pregnancy, you may already begin to notice its movements as a slight tingling, since your uterus has previously extended. If not, until week 24 you may not begin to notice his kicks.
Why do babies move in the womb?
Your baby you need to stretch your already formed muscles and limbs. They begin to move earlier, only they are so small and have so much room that they do not touch the uterus. As the pregnancy progresses, their site shrinks and they are easier to feel.
At what times of pregnancy are they most noticeable?
At the beginning of the pregnancy you will notice few movements. Between the 5 and 6 months their kicks will be more energetic. This is because it still has some space and has the strength to move around quite a bit. At the end of pregnancy has almost no room, so its movements are smaller and smoother. You can even guess their movements from their position.
At what time of day are they most noticeable?
Babies have times of the day when they are calmer and others when they are most active. They tend to be more intense when you are lying down or semi-lying down, and decrease when you are in motion as it makes them drowsy. They also tend to move more than half an hour after eating. That is why they are usually most active at night, between 10 a.m. and 1 a.m.. They tend to move an average of 10 times a day.
Are they related to the baby's character?
No, It has nothing to do with it. Just because he kicks hard and constantly does not mean that he will not be a calm baby later. The only thing that indicates is that it is a healthy baby. If it moves, everything is fine, if it doesn't move, something may happen.
What if I don't notice the baby's kicks?
It's easy to miss fetal movements if you're stressed, worried about something else, or with your attention elsewhere. It may have moved but you haven't noticed. Don't be obsessed with their movements. If you want to stay more calm, you can provoke his movements with these tricks:
- Play music close to your belly, without being too tall.
- Eat something sweet. Glucose stimulates them. It will take a while to take effect, it is not immediate.
- Change your posture. There are some positions that are uncomfortable and forces them to move.
- Sing to him. While gently touching your tummy. He will surely answer you with a kick.
- Sit down. We have seen before that movement puts them to sleep. Sit quietly.
In any case, it is important to monitor your movements, and if we notice a change in your routine (having not felt you for more than 24 hours or noticing that your movements have decreased a lot) go to the doctor to rule out any problems. This way you will stay more calm.
Now we can also see the baby before birth
Thanks to new technologies and 3D and 4D ultrasounds, we will not only have to settle for feeling the baby. We can see their movements clearly, see their features, how they suck their thumb, see their movements ...
Why remember ... there is nothing comparable to feeling a life inside of you.