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Maternal (Expert Forum)
Fetal movement?
Patient medical question and answer from The Maternal and Child Health Forum. Health topic area and articles about newborn care
Doctor's Answer
by hfhs.rn.bp, Jan 13, 1999 12:00AM
HI,
Usually by the time a woman is 5-6 months along you can see she is pregnant. This varies with the woman, her size, and whether she has had other children. The first movements are usually felt between 16-20 weeks.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
Key word: quickening
