when do you start feeling baby kicks

You typically start feeling your baby's first movements, called "quickening," between 16 and 25 weeks of pregnancy. For first-time mothers, it may be closer to 20-25 weeks, while those who have been pregnant before might feel movements as early as 13-16 weeks. These early movements often feel like flutters, butterflies, or gentle taps. By the second and third trimesters, kicks become more distinct and easier to recognize. Baby movements usually increase in strength and frequency as pregnancy progresses, especially after 28 weeks when kick counting is recommended by doctors. Feeling baby kicks is usually easier when sitting or lying down quietly.