Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Asked 5 months ago

When do you start feeling kicks in pregnancy?

I'm pregnant and in my second trimester, and I'm anxiously waiting to feel those definite baby kicks! I've felt a few subtle things, but nothing strong yet. Around what week do pregnant women typically start feeling regular baby kicks?

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Rahul Kumar Rahul Kumar Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Usually, it's around 18-25 weeks for first-time moms, but I've heard some feel it earlier. My wife felt it around 20 weeks. Don't stress if it's not exactly at a specific week, everyone's different. Just keep your doctor informed.

Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

My doctor said for first pregnancies, it's typically between 18-25 weeks, and for subsequent ones, it can be as early as 16 weeks because you know what to look for. Initially, it might feel like gas bubbles or muscle twitches, not strong kicks. They also said not to worry too much about the exact timing, but to start monitoring regular movements later on.

Divya Singh Divya Singh Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I'm 17 weeks and haven't felt anything yet, just some gassy feelings maybe. Is that normal, or should I be worried? Did anyone else feel it later than usual? I keep reading about others feeling it so early.

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Consult a obstetrics and gynaecologist

Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

The kicks are a beautiful sign! For me, with gestational diabetes, I was extra careful about everything and noticed them around 20 weeks. Just make sure you're monitoring your health, eating right, and not missing any check-ups. Good health helps you feel everything clearly.

Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Look, don't compare much. My sister felt it late, my cousin early. Generally, 4th or 5th month is when it starts. First, it's like a flutter, then proper kicks. If you're concerned, just ask your doctor, they'll guide you.

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Priya Deshmukh Priya Deshmukh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Arey, kicks toh sabse lovely feeling hai na! Ho na? First time mothers ko thoda late feel hota hai, maybe 20 weeks ke around. Second time moms ko toh 16-18 weeks mein hi pata chal jaata hai. Like a little butterfly fluttering! Bahut cute lagta hai.

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