Question 1

blood tests negative, feeling baby kick, how can i determine my pregnancy using other blood tests. fibroids make them not see anything on ultrasound.

Accepted Answer

Early Pregnancy: I am not quite sure what blood tests were done on you but i would presume that you have a very early pregnancy for them not to see the baby on ultrasound. If this is so, one is not able to feel the baby's kick until around 18-20 weeks gestation for a first pregnancy. A blood test, beta hcg, correlated with a transvaginal ultrasound will give you more information regarding the age of the pregnancy.

Question 2

i am 22 weeks, and all tests/scans have been perfect. until 3 days ago i was feeling the baby kick very strongly forabout 5 minutes during two specific times a day. now i feel her more often during the day but only 2-3 kicks at a time. concerning?

Accepted Answer

: As the baby gets larger there is less room to move around &amp; the frequency of perceived kicks may decline. As long as they are present I don't consider this worrisome. If they stop or are suddenly more intense I would. Please review your thoughts with the doc managing your case who knows all the factors of your pregnancy.

Question 3

i'm 18 wks pregnant/ first time mom. i just begun feeling the baby kick. my husband could feel it from outside my stomach. is this possible @ 18 wks?

Accepted Answer

A little early: Typically women start to feel the baby move between 18-22 weeks. The husbands can usually feel it a little later although this will depend on the mothers size. In very skinny women men may feel it earlier than if she is a little larger. If you are uncertain of your exact gestational age your Obgyn needs to know that so a sonogram can be done to verify.

Question 4

hello

i'm a 22 year old mom with a 3 year old.  for the past 2 months i've been feeling movements in my uterus (baby kick like movements). i have had normal periods & currently i have very dull cramps in my uterus.

what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy test: First off, start with a home pregnancy test. If you are pregnant, see your OB Dr for follow up. If not, then you probably want to see a Gyn Dr to determine if there is something else going on.

Question 5

i might be 5months pregnant since last ups was in aug . usually when i conceive both pregnancy was in aug. may babies i have been feeling kicks and i feel  pregnant. but neg test could i be

Accepted Answer

? Pseudocyesis: Meaning phantom or false pregnancy, kindly see your doctor for assessment and possible referral to a gynecologist for evaluation or ultrasound exam, good luck

Question 6

how soon do you feel a baby kick?

Accepted Answer

13-16 weeks: The first time a mom feels her baby kick was called "the quickening" in the days of old. Typically this happens between 13 and 16 weeks, with more experienced moms feeling it closer to 13 weeks.

Question 7

how often does baby   kick at 26 weeks?

Accepted Answer

10/hour: Normally a fetus in the third trimester should kick about 10 x/hour.  This is an average.  Some babies kick many more times than that (especially at night!)  babies may kick less during a sleep cycle.  Your provider will ask you to do kick counts one hour per day.  If at any time you feel like the baby is not moving enough, go to labor and delivery to get the fetus monitored.

Question 8

i am a heavier set women. when will i be able to feel my baby kick?

Accepted Answer

Usually, babies : Start kicking between 16-22 weeks of pregnancy, a little earlier for thinner women and later for heavier ones. (if u tick them off, they'll kick back and return the favor more often. Joke!) http://www.Babycenter.Com/0_fetal-movement-feeling-your-baby-kick_2872.Bc.

Question 9

when will others be able to feel the baby kick?

Accepted Answer

7 months: It's usually about 5 months for you to feel it and 7 months for others to be able to feel it, but the further you are along the less likely your baby may have 'stage fright' when you are having someone else try to feel past 7 months.

Question 10

how many times per day should i feel my baby kick?

Accepted Answer

5 kicks per hour: After 28 weeks or so most patients report 5 movements per hour when they are doing "kick counts." to do kick counts correctly you should be lying down in a quiet place without distractions like the tv. 
This way you can focus on feeling the movements.

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Blood tests negative, feeling baby kick, how can i determine my pregnancy using other blood tests. fibroids make them not see anything on ultrasound.

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I am 22 weeks, and all tests/scans have been perfect. until 3 days ago i was feeling the baby kick very strongly forabout 5 minutes during two specific times a day. now i feel her more often during the day but only 2-3 kicks at a time. concerning?

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I'm 18 wks pregnant/ first time mom. i just begun feeling the baby kick. my husband could feel it from outside my stomach. is this possible @ 18 wks?

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Hello i'm a 22 year old mom with a 3 year old. for the past 2 months i've been feeling movements in my uterus (baby kick like movements). i have had normal periods & currently i have very dull cramps in my uterus. what could be the cause?

A member asked:

I might be 5months pregnant since last ups was in aug . usually when i conceive both pregnancy was in aug. may babies i have been feeling kicks and i feel pregnant. but neg test could i be

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How soon do you feel a baby kick?

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How often does baby kick at 26 weeks?

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I am a heavier set women. when will i be able to feel my baby kick?

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When will others be able to feel the baby kick?

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How many times per day should i feel my baby kick?

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