How to check for baby movements video
by Mike_B
Sep 18, · A baby will move into many different positions throughout pregnancy. During the last few weeks of pregnancy, most babies move into an anterior position, which is the best position for vaginal birth. If this is your first baby, you might not feel movements until after 20 weeks. If you have not felt your baby move by 24 weeks, tell your midwife. They'll check your baby's heartbeat and movements. You should feel your baby move right up to and during labour. Other people cannot feel your baby move as early as you can. As your baby grows, both the number and type of movements will change with your baby’s activity pattern. Usually, afternoon and evening periods are times of peak activity for your baby. During both day and night, your baby has sleep periods that mostly last between 20 and 40 minutes, and are rarely longer than 90 minutes. Read more