I am approximately 16 weeks and 3 days pregnant. Is it rare to feel movement at this time?

Answer 1

If this is your first pregnancy, it is not uncommon at this time, not to feel the movement as yet. It is likely that you will start feeling this easily around 18-20 weeks; but will have to concentrate a lot more to feel the movement at an earlier period.

The 2nd trimester is also the time you will first feel your baby move. The medical term for this is 'quickening'. At first the movements may be difficult to distinguish - "Is that my baby moving or just wind?" but as those faint, fluttering sensations (like butterflies in your belly) develop into stronger and more definite kicks, it becomes obvious that it could be nothing else but your little one wriggling around! In the weeks that follow, the thrill, excitement and wonder of this experience start to be shared with your partner (if you have one) and others, as your baby grows bigger. Fathers feeling their baby move will finally have a tangible sensation that connects them with their unborn child.

Braxton Hicks contractions. After about 20 weeks of the pregnancy many women will experience Braxton Hicks contractions. These are 'practise' contractions of the uterus (also known as tightenings). Braxton-Hicks contractions are the uterus' way of toning this muscle as well as stimulating your baby in utero. Every time your baby feels the uterus tightening around them, it helps to stimulate their circulation, similar to a brisk rub on your own skin, or a massage!

Women often describe Braxton-Hicks contractions as a feeling of 'hardness' or a mild cramping of their belly. Some liken it to a tight band being pulled across their uterus that usually eases if they change what they are doing. For many women the Braxton Hicks contractions are painless. Some women are not even aware they are happening until their caregiver points one out to them while feeling their belly. However, for a few women these 'practise contractions' can be quite strong and even painful or 'labour-like', especially if this is not your first baby. Braxton Hicks contractions are explained in more depth in aches and pains and how they relate to pre-labour and labour.

Answer 2

It is possible you are feeling movements. Some people feel them earlier than others, most of the text books will tell you about 20 weeks for your first pregnancy and with subsequent pregnancies you will feel them earlier as you reconise the feelings from before.
With my first pregnancy I felt my son about 19 weeks, and with this one my third pregnancy it was about 16 weeks but I guess it depends on the person and what movements are normal for your body for gas ect.
If you feel it is baby moving them cherish it after all it doesnt matter if it is or not you will definately feel them as your pregnancy goes on further.

Answer 3

It is perfectly normal. I was told that I could feel the first movements anywhere between 16 and 20 wks along. It all depends on the baby. Congrads :).

Answer 4

I felt little flutters starting at week 15. I was told that was REALLY early and no way was I feeling movement but it only grew stronger as the weeks went on and I'm sure that's what it was. So... sure, you might feel it now. But once you hit closer to 20 weeks, you'll know for sure :)

Answer 5

I felt my first baby's definite movements at 16 weeks. I was told it was early, but I was pretty small/thin, and they said that was probably why I could feel it then. My second baby I didn't feel 'til 17 weeks.

Answer 6

I felt my first flutters at 15/16 wks - and i was told it was normal within the 16-20wk range to feel movements.

I am now 22wks and feel baby move every day!

Answer 7

I first felt fluttering at 16 wks.

Answer 8

This is GOOD, you should be feeling the baby. Great News, take care.

Answer 9

I'm pretty sure that you wouldn't be felleing movement but i'm not 100% sure. Try doing reseach on it. i hope i helped!!!

Answer 10

i didn't feel my son untill i was about 22 wks and then it was only at night when i was in bed. i'm sure your fine