The first motion of the fetus in the womb felt by the mother, occurring usually about the middle of the term of pregnancy. It has been popularly supposed to be due to the fetus becoming possessed of independent life.
the stage of pregnancy in which the movement of the fetus can be felt for the first time.
The point during pregnancy at which the movements of the prenatal child can be felt by the mother. Used during earlier times, when scientific knowledge of prenatal life was less complete, to mark the time after which prenatal child-killing would no longer be permitted. SECTION: R
the first movements of the fetus felt by the woman, usually felt between 16 and 18 weeks.
Fetal movement felt by the mother that may resemble the feeling of gas bubbles, or feel like a light tapping or butterfly movement coming from within. More Related...
A woman's first experience of fetal movement. Quickening usually occurs between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy.
The first fetal movements felt by the mother during pregnancy. This occurs usually between 18 and 22 weeks of pregnancy.
the stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels movements of the fetus
The first perception by the mother of fetal movement, usually around the 20th week of gestation. X Y Z
The first fetal movements felt by the pregnant woman, usually between 16 and 18 weeks' gestation.
First perception of fetal movements usually between 16 and 20 weeks of pregnancy.
When the mother first feels the fetus move, usually between weeks 18–22
Moment when the woman first feels the fetus move.
The mother's first perception of the baby's movements. This usually occurs between 16-20 weeks gestation. Note this date on your calendar; it feels like butterflies or bubbles in your tummy.
The first recognisable movements of the fetus, usually occurring around weeks 16 to 20.
The first movements of the baby you can feel.
Feeling the baby move inside the womb, which usually is first noticed as early as 16 weeks of pregnancy. The movements can vary in intensity, ranging from a faint flutter or gas bubble in early pregnancy, to brisk motions or even painful kicks as the baby grows bigger.
In pregnancy terms, the moment of quickening refers to the initial motion of the fetus in the womb as it is perceived or felt by the mother. Usually, it occurs naturally at about the middle of a pregnancy. A woman pregnant for the first time (i.e. a primiparous woman) typically feels fetal movements at about 20-21 weeks, whereas a woman who has already given birth at least two times (i.e. a multiparous woman) will typically feel movements around 18 weeks.M.
