{"id":86163,"date":"2024-12-02T16:22:03","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T07:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T11:56:03","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T02:56:03","slug":"when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en","title":{"rendered":"When Does Fetal Movement Begin?\uff5cThe Moment You First Feel Your Baby Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"border:solid #ffe6e6 0.8rem;background-color: #fff9f9;padding:3% 5%;margin:1rem 0 3rem;\"> <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u76ee\u6b21<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en\/#What_Is_Fetal_Movement\" >What Is Fetal Movement?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en\/#When_Do_You_Start_Feeling_It\" >When Do You Start Feeling It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en\/#How_Movement_Changes_Over_Time\" >How Movement Changes Over Time<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en\/#Tips_to_Notice_Movement\" >Tips to Notice Movement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en\/#Why_Fetal_Movement_Matters\" >Why Fetal Movement Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en\/#Bonding_with_Your_Baby\" >Bonding with Your Baby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en\/#Summary-2\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top:1rem;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2> <p>One of the most anticipated moments during pregnancy is feeling the baby\u2019s movements, known as fetal movements. These sensations, caused by the baby moving inside the womb, are a reassuring sign of the baby\u2019s health and activity. However, the timing and characteristics of fetal movements can vary from person to person, often leading to questions or concerns. This article explains the basics of fetal movement, when you might first feel it, and how it helps strengthen the connection with your baby.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Fetal_Movement\"><\/span><strong>What Is Fetal Movement?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fetal movement refers to the sensation a pregnant woman feels when her baby moves inside the womb. While the baby begins moving early in pregnancy, those movements are too faint to be felt at first. Fetal movement is an important sign of healthy growth and well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n    <a href=\"\/nipt\/from-pregnancy-to-childbirth\/\" class=\"blog-card\">\n      <div class=\"blog-card-content\">\n          <div class=\"blog-card-title\">\u598a\u5a20\u304b\u3089\u51fa\u7523\u307e\u3067\u80ce\u5150\u306e\u6210\u9577\u904e\u7a0b\u3068NIPT(\u65b0\u578b\u51fa\u751f\u524d\u8a3a\u65ad)\u306b\u3064\u3044\u3066\u3010\u533b\u5e2b\u76e3\u4fee\u3011 <\/div>\n          <div class=\"blog-card-excerpt\">\u598a\u5a20\u3057\u3066\u304b\u3089\u51fa\u7523\u307e\u3067\u80ce\u5150\u306e\u8eab\u4f53\u306f\u65e5\u3005\u5909\u5316\u3057\u3066\u3044\u304d\u307e\u3059\u3002\u307b\u3093\u306e1mm\u306b\u3082\u6e80\u305f\u306a\u304b\u3063\u305f\u53d7\u7cbe\u5375\u304c\u3001\u7d043000g\u306e\u8d64\u3061\u3083\u3093\u306b\u6210\u9577\u3059\u308b\u307e\u3067\u306e\u598a\u5a20\u9031\u6570\u3068...<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Do_You_Start_Feeling_It\"><\/span><strong>When Do You Start Feeling It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Timing varies by individual:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First-time mothers<\/strong>: Usually notice movement around the 20th week of pregnancy. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/early-nipt-august-only\/\">Early<\/a> movements may feel like gas or digestion.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Experienced mothers<\/strong>: Often recognize it earlier, around the 18th week, due to prior experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Movement_Changes_Over_Time\"><\/span><strong>How Movement Changes Over Time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/early-nipt-august-only\/\">Early<\/a> Pregnancy (up to week 15)<\/strong>: Movements are too small to be felt.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mid Pregnancy (weeks 16\u201327)<\/strong>: Light tapping or fluttering sensations begin and grow stronger.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Late Pregnancy (week 28 onward)<\/strong>: Movements become more distinct as the baby stretches and turns. Space gets tighter, so the type of movement may change.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/user0514.cdnw.net\/shared\/img\/thumb\/YOU_DSC_0834_TP_V.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:639px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Notice_Movement\"><\/span><strong>Tips to Notice Movement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relax and lie on your side<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place your hand on your belly<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay attention after meals when activity may increase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Fetal_Movement_Matters\"><\/span><strong>Why Fetal Movement Matters<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular movement indicates the baby is healthy. A sudden drop or spike in movement may signal a problem\u2014consult your doctor if concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bonding_with_Your_Baby\"><\/span><strong>Bonding with Your Baby<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feeling your baby move is a special moment, not just for the mother, but for the whole family. It\u2019s a shared joy that strengthens emotional connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary-2\"><\/span><strong>Summary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fetal movement is a sign that the baby is healthy and growing, and it is a special experience for the mother. While the sensation varies depending on gestational age and individual differences, it is most commonly first felt during the second trimester. These movements help strengthen the bond with the baby and serve as an important sign of the baby&#8217;s well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Summary One of the m&#8230;\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/when-do-you-feel-fetal-movement-the-moment-you-experience-your-first-movement\/?lang=en\">\u7d9a\u304d\u3092\u8aad\u3080<\/a>","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":84565,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-86163","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/71"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=86163"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86163\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118321,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/86163\/revisions\/118321"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/84565"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=86163"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=86163"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hiro-clinic.or.jp\/nipt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=86163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}