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When can i feel baby movements during pregnancy?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

16-20 weeks avg: In my experience a first time mom usually feels a clear movement about 20 weeks. Mom's pregnant for the 2nd time and there after usually know what it feels like and notice something at 16 weeks. But those are just rough estimates. People are different.

Answered 10/13/2013

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