Fetal movement is a signal to the mother-to-be that the fetus is reporting to the mother-to-be, “I’m going to start moving”. However, the mother-to-be may not really feel the fetal movement until after 16 weeks or even a little later. So what is the feeling of fetal movement? In fact, the fetus will move around 7-8 weeks of pregnancy, but because its movement is too slight, the mother-to-be can’t feel it, but the fetus’ movement can be seen through ultrasound. 16-20 weeks Pregnant women who are pregnant for the first time may feel fetal movements during this period. It is like a butterfly flapping its wings. Slowly, the fetal movements become more energetic and regular. 20 to 24 weeks During these weeks, the fetal movement will become more and more frequent. From this time until the next ten weeks or so, it will be a period of very active fetal movement. From 24 to 28 weeks, you may feel occasional bumps and jumps in your stomach, which may be the fetus’ hiccups. The fetus can also feel some external stimulation. Generally from 28 weeks, the doctor will advise the mother to start counting the fetal movements every day to know the condition of the baby through fetal movements. 29～31 weeks The amplitude of fetal movement becomes smaller because the space in the uterus becomes narrower as the fetus grows, and the fetus’ movement is restricted. 32～33 weeks Since the fetus is getting bigger and stronger, from now on, the frequency of fetal movement increases significantly and the fetal movement patterns become diverse. Around 36 weeks By this time, the fetus may be curled head down and in the position it will be in when it is eventually born. In the case of a first pregnancy, the muscles of the uterus and abdomen will be tighter and they will help the fetus to hold this position. In the case of a second pregnancy, the muscles in the mother’s abdomen may be loose and not as firm and strong, so the fetus may keep changing its position and fetal position, possibly even until the due date. 36-40 weeks As the fetus grows bigger and bigger, fetal movements may not be as frequent. In the last two weeks of pregnancy, fetal movements may slow down slightly and the rate of fetal growth may decrease slightly. These are all normal. The number, speed and strength of the fetal movements indicate the well-being of the fetus.