Are you expecting and looking forward to experiencing your unborn baby’s kicks? Has the doctor advised you to keep a count of your baby’s kicks to indicate his well-being? Well, if you can relate to any of the above situations reading this post is a good idea.

Feeling your baby’s kicks during pregnancy is undoubtedly an exciting and special experience for most expecting mothers, particularly for the women who are expecting for the first time. Baby’s kicks are an indication that your dear little angel growing inside your womb is reaching a new milestone of development. Won’t you like to learn more interesting facts about a baby’s kicks inside the womb? Go ahead and give this post a read!

Seven Interesting Facts About Baby Kicks During Pregnancy:

1. Kicks Indicate Good Development And Health Of A Baby:

A kick is a sign of good development and health of the unborn baby. The kicks indicate that your baby is active. You may feel your baby kick when she performs various movements in the womb, during hiccups, turning, movements of the diaphragm, etc. When the baby stretches out her limbs during the initials weeks of your pregnancy, you may experience a swishing feeling or flutter in your abdomen

Expert Tips From A Gynecologist:

Dr. Manik Pansey MBBS, MS
Anant Hospital, Jabalpur

Women who conceive after the age of 30 are advised to take four sonography tests during their pregnancy to check how their pregnancy term is going.
The first sonography should be done during 5th to 6th week of pregnancy to determine the number of fetuses and heart beat of the baby.
The second sonography should be done during 16th to 18th week of pregnancy.
The third sonography is done during the period of 28th to 30th week of gestational period. This is done with the help of Color Doppler to evaluate blood vessels or to see how the blood flows through the blood vessels.
The fourth sonography is done during 34th week to check the amniotic fluid, placenta and the weight of the baby. During this period, the signs of labor (method of delivery) is also discussed with the pregnant woman.
During the gestational period, pergnant women must maintain DMFC (Daily Fetal Movement Count Chart). It is advisable to do the test at 8 ‘0 clock in the morning.
You should feel 10 to 12 fetal movements which means the baby is fine. If you are not able to feel this, then consult your doctor immediately. Maintain this chart through out your pregnancy.

2. Baby’s Respond To The Change In Environment:

Babies kick in response to certain changes in the environment. A baby moves or stretches her limbs in response to some external stimuli, such as noise or food that the mother consumes. The kicks are part of her appropriate, normal development, and there is nothing to worry about it.

3. Lying On The Left Side Increases The Frequency Of A Baby’s Kicks:

When the expecting mother lies on her left side, she experiences an increase in the number of her baby’s kicks. Lying on the left side during pregnancy boosts the blood supply to the fetus. As a result, there is an improvement in the baby’s movements, and you experience an increase in her kicks.


4. Baby Kicks More After You Have A Meal:

As an expecting mother, you may note that you feel your baby kicks more often after your meals. Typically, a healthy baby kicks about 15 to 20 times every day.

5. Babies Begin Kicking Soon After Nine Weeks:

When do babies start kicking during pregnancy? Well, as a matter of fact, babies start kicking soon after they complete nine weeks in the womb. However, the early kicks are only detectable during an ultrasound scan, and they are too early for the expecting mother to realize and identify them. Most mothers experience a flutter in their abdomen during the early stages of pregnancy. After the 24th week of pregnancy, they feel the baby’s kicks quite often. Mothers who are expecting for the second time can experience the baby’s kicks soon after they complete 13 weeks of their pregnancy.

6. Reduced Kicks May Indicate A Baby’s Distress:

After 28 weeks of pregnancy, the doctor may advise you to maintain the track of pregnancy kick counts. You may need to record the time it takes for you to count ten kicks of your baby. However, reduced fetal activity can be a matter of concern and might mean an insufficient supply of oxygen. Fetal movements or kicks may decrease due to the drop in sugar levels. If the baby doesn’t kick or move for more than an hour in spite of the mother eating food, then it can be a cause of concern. If you cannot feel any fetal movement try drinking a glass of cold water or walking around.

You should call your doctor immediately if your baby has not kicked even ten times in two hours, or there is a significant decrease in your baby’s activities. A non-stress test or ultrasound scan can help examine the fetal heart beat patterns and the cause of reduced movements. If the doctor detects any serious problem, she may call for early or prompt delivery to safeguard the baby.


7. Reduced Kicks After 36th Week Do Not Mean Trouble:

At times, babies rest inside the mother’s womb for as long as 40 to 50 minutes. Post the 36th week of pregnancy, your baby will be growing larger and will not roll often. You will notice a persistent kick beneath your ribs on one or either sides.

Expert Tips From A Gynecologist:

Dr.Anuradha Dang, MBBS, MS
Suvidha Hospital, Jabalpur

Pregnancy is 40 weeks prolonged period. During the 6th month of gestational period , you will start to feel your baby kicking in your womb. One or two kicks/hr is a good indication that you’re pregnancy is safe.
If you are not able to feel your baby kick, you will have to wait and check the same after one hour.
If you are not feeling even after one hour, try to take sugar-based products like sweet milk, chocolate, or a pinch of sugar and you have to lie down in the left lateral position for 10 minutes.
Check for your baby’s kicks again and if you are not able to feel anything, then rush to your doctor immediately.

Now you know all about the baby kicking during pregnancy. Why wait? Go ahead and enlighten other expecting mothers.

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