Feeling your baby move can bring comfort and help you bond during pregnancy. Simple changes, like having a snack or moving around, can encourage your baby to kick. If you notice less movement, it’s ...

It’s a good idea to keep tabs on your baby’s movement in utero, especially during the third trimester of pregnancy. That way, if you do notice a drop in fetal movements, you can seek care for ...

An intervention to increase pregnant women's awareness of reduced fetal movement does not have the desired effect of reducing rates of stillbirth delivery, and in fact, is associated with an increased ...

Fetal movements are one of the most reassuring signs of a baby’s well-being during pregnancy. However, they can also raise concerns for expectant parents who may be unsure what is normal. In this Q&A, ...

Most doctors and pregnant women would say they feel more at ease when the baby is moving regularly. A fetal movement (kick, roll, or flutter) is usually first perceived at 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy.