A member asked:

Hi doctors , 17weeks pregnant and i dont feel baby movements. i only feel it sometime, (flutters/bubble) do we have to feel the baby moves everytime?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

No: Especially that early in pregnancy you will not feel the baby move consistently. Intermittent Flutters are normal.

Dr Swope agreed

Answered 3/1/2016

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A member asked:

Hi doctors , 17weeks pregnant and i dont feel baby movements. i only feel it sometime, (flutters/bubble) do we have to feel the baby moves everytime?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Swope agreed

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