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2 Apr 2024

Understand Your Baby's Kicks

Understand your Baby's Kicks
Are you eagerly awaiting the precious moments when you feel your baby's kicks for the first time? Understanding your baby's kicks is an exciting and bonding experience that allows you to connect with your little one even before they are born.
Here's everything you need to know about those delightful kicks and what they mean:
The Dance Begins: Feeling the First Kicks
Feeling your baby's kicks for the first time is a remarkable milestone in your pregnancy journey.
It usually occurs between 18 and 25 weeks of pregnancy, although the exact timing can vary for each woman.
These initial kicks may feel like gentle flutters or butterfly wings brushing against your womb.
Embrace the joy of these early movements as they signify the presence of life and the connection between you and your baby.
Decoding the Kicks: What Do They Mean?
As your pregnancy progresses, you'll begin to notice patterns and variations in your baby's kicks. Understanding what these kicks mean can help you feel more connected and reassured.
Here are some insights to consider:
  • Active baby: A more active baby who frequently kicks and moves indicates a healthy and thriving little one.
  • Sleep patterns: Just like adults, babies also have sleep cycles. If your baby's movements are relatively calm for a while, it could be because they are resting or in a deep sleep.
  • Reactions to stimuli: Your baby may respond to external stimuli such as loud noises or gentle touches on your belly by increasing their movements.
Kick Counting: Bonding and Monitoring
Kick counting is a wonderful way to bond with your baby while also monitoring their well-being.
Here's how you can incorporate kick counting into your routine:
  • Choose a time: Select a time when your baby is typically active, such as after a meal or when you're relaxed and lying down.
  • Find a comfortable position: Lie on your side or sit in a comfortable position that allows you to focus on your baby's movements without any distractions.
  • Count the kicks: Pay attention to your baby's kicks, flutters, or rolls. Aim to feel at least 10 movements within a two-hour period. If you notice any significant changes in your baby's movement patterns, consult your healthcare provider.
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Cherishing the Bond: Responding to Your Baby's Kicks
Your baby's kicks are not only a way for them to communicate with you but also an opportunity for you to respond and strengthen your bond.
Here are some ways to cherish and respond to your baby's movements:
  • Talk to your baby: Engage in gentle conversation with your baby, sharing your thoughts, dreams, and hopes. Your soothing voice can be comforting to your little one.
  • Play music or sing: Experiment with playing soft music or singing lullabies to your baby. You may notice them responding to the sounds with increased movements.
  • Gentle touch: Place your hands on your belly and gently rub or pat it. This physical connection can create a sense of security and love for your baby.
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Smilesss
15 Jan 2024

Does first baby kicks feels like your stomach is growling but intense and more vividly? I don’t know if it’s the baby or not. IS THIS BABY??

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It’s more like worms 🪱 moving at the bottom
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JaNiya
For me the baby's kick is more of a tickling affect unless he is in fact being rough then it feels like a push. My placenta is Anterior so I don't feel a lot at the Top but more so at the bottom of my belly
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Muffy&DaGuyz
27 Oct 2023

I look forward to those baby kicks I've been feeling the kicks since 14 weeks 😊

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Crystal
I’m 17 weeks too
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Tashawnna
10 Sep 2023

DO ANY OF YOU MOMS THINK WHEN YOUR BABY IS NOT AS ACTIVE MAYBE U DONT FEEL THE KICKS BUT THE BABY IS KICKING?

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Lindsey
I do. I also think that maybe they are taking a nap 😊 but I can wake him up if need be too. Some old advice I was given was if you don’t feel a lot of movement is to drink orange juice. I’ve never had to do it but my sister has and she says it works.
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Kammi
I do this just to get a reaction (and I love some orange juice) it works every time for me.
27 Mar 2024

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Destini
12 Jun 2023

Anyone feel like your baby kicks right at the hole of your vagina? Weird feeling!!

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Sarah
Yes all the time it's her favorite spot I believe it's the baby kicking the cervix
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Sarah
Well after my ultrasound today apparently it's the baby head butting my cervix must be trying to escape 🤣 since she's been head down for over a month since my last ultrasound
27 Mar 2024

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Anastasia
26 May 2023

Finally starting feeling baby girls kicks on Tuesday morning ❤️ and it’s become more consistent over the past few days when you moms first felt your baby’s was it in your pelvic bone

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Nancy
No mines mostly the times on my left side of the stomach where she kicks and I started feeling her at 12 weeks 😍
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Alexandria
11 May 2023

If your baby kicks at 16 and 17 weeks is it normal to sometimes to feel it outside your belly i don't fell all babies kicks but i feel a lot on the inside and sometimes baby bean will have some powerful ones where ill feel them if my hand is on my belly too

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Alexandria
is stsrted feeling baby kick around 14 weeks too but didnt notice outside tille 16 people keep telling me its too early but my ob said on average you feel kicks around 15 weeks
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Regan
11 May 2023

My baby’s kicks used to be so hard now they are soft movements Idk if he’s just in a different spot so I can’t feel it as much or what Kinda spooks me that he’s so quiet in there

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Cassidy
It's getting more cramped so it's hard for your baby to move and kick a lot
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Regan
I read that they sleep a lot more now
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Rickie
16 Apr 2023

How far along we’re you when you felt your baby’s kicks on the outside of your belly??

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Rickie
Really?! I’m 18 weeks and I can feel her moving inside me so much but not on the outside. 😭 my boyfriend is getting so impatient on feeling her kick lol.
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Poohdah
yes they usually start 19-22wks the latest. It was 19wks with my son lol I feel my lil baby inside too but nothing outside yet
27 Mar 2024

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Erika
17 Sep 2022

Hey momma's I have a question or 2 when should you start counting ur baby's kicks and when your nipples start hurt randomly at 29 weeks what does that mean bc I'm a 1st time mommy and I just don't understand something , I'm just trying to figure out something. #29weeks #1sttimemommy

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thania
They say to start counting at 27 weeks ur nipples probably hurt from the milk that’s starting to build in there
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Erika
thank you so much and how do you start counting them I just want to make sure I do it right bc sometimes my baby girl scares me bc she just moves every now and then but mostly at night and it's not kicking just movements
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Dani
25 Apr 2022

Those baby kicks to the cervix are SOO UNCOMFORTABLE 😵‍💫 LITERALLY THE WEIRDEST VAGINAL FEELING. Makes me wanna scream. My man doesn't understand why I hold my crotch and jump around 🤣. Anyone else?

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talisha
That's been me I swear it's the worst
27 Mar 2024

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just a mom
That's what it is lol
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