how early can you feel a baby kick

The earliest you can typically feel a baby kick is between 13 and 16 weeks of pregnancy, especially if you have been pregnant before. For first-time mothers, baby movements are usually felt closer to 18 to 25 weeks. These first movements, called "quickening," often feel like flutters, butterflies, or gentle twitches. The exact timing varies depending on factors such as whether it is a first pregnancy and the position of the placenta. By the second and third trimesters, the kicks and movements become more distinct and frequent, with babies moving more often as pregnancy progresses.